Beef and Cheese Chimichangas
Crispy, golden chimichangas filled with tender shredded beef, creamy cheese, and savory refried beans, perfect for family dinners or casual parties.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded beef
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup refried beans
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
- Sour cream and salsa for serving
Instructions
- Combine the shredded beef with the cheese, refried beans, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix well until everything is beautifully incorporated.
- Lay a tortilla on a flat surface and place a portion of the beef mixture in the center. Allow enough space around the edges to seal the chimichanga properly.
- Fold in the sides of the tortilla, then roll it tightly from one end to the other to enclose the filling securely.
- Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat until hot enough that a small piece of tortilla sizzles when added.
- Fry each chimichanga in the hot oil until they turn a lovely golden brown on all sides, which should take about 5 minutes.
- Remove the chimichangas from the oil and let them drain on paper towels.
- Serve your chimichangas hot with a side of sour cream and salsa.
Notes
For extra crunch, consider using a blend of oils. You can also bake the chimichangas at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes instead of frying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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