Description
Delicious beef and cheese chimichangas, crispy on the outside and filled with seasoned ground beef, gooey cheese, and salsa.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion (finely diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning
- ½ cup salsa
- 1 cup refried beans
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 large flour tortillas (burrito-size)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for brushing/frying)
Instructions
- Start by heating a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef, diced onion, and minced garlic. Cook until the beef is browned and the onions are translucent, about 6-8 minutes.
- Once browned, drain any excess fat from the skillet if needed. Stir in the taco seasoning and salsa, allowing the mixture to simmer for about 3-4 minutes.
- Remove the skillet from heat and fold in the refried beans and shredded cheese. Mix until well combined.
- Take a tortilla and spoon about 1/4 cup of the beef filling onto the center. Fold the sides over the filling and then roll it up tightly.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Place the rolled chimichangas seam-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush them lightly with vegetable oil.
- As soon as they come out of the oven or fryer, let them cool slightly. Serve with extra salsa, guacamole, or sour cream on the side.
Notes
For a vegetarian alternative, substitute ground beef with lentils or mushrooms. You can also freeze unbaked chimichangas to cook later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: chimichangas, beef, cheese, Mexican, comfort food