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Beef and Cheese Chimichangas

Beef and Cheese Chimichangas

Delicious Beef and Cheese Chimichangas are the perfect crispy treat for any occasion, packed with rich flavors and melted cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 chimichangas
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb Ground Beef
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese shredded
  • 1 medium Onion chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Chili Powder
  • 4 large Flour Tortillas
  • 2 cups Oil for frying
  • 1 cup Sour Cream for serving
  • 1 cup Salsa for serving

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • frying pan

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. In a skillet, cook the ground beef with the chopped onion and minced garlic until browned.
  2. Stir in the chili powder and mix well.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in the cheddar cheese until melted.
  4. Place a portion of the beef and cheese mixture in the center of each tortilla.
  5. Roll the tortillas tightly to form chimichangas, folding in the sides to secure the filling.
  6. Heat oil in a frying pan and fry each chimichanga until golden brown and crispy.
  7. Drain on paper towels and serve with sour cream and salsa.

Nutrition

Serving: 1chimichangaCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 530mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the filling or adjust spices to cater to your taste preferences.

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