Description
Beef and Cheese Chimichangas deliver a crispy golden exterior with a savory, cheesy beef filling. These crunchy, satisfying wraps cook quickly and make a perfect comfort meal for any occasion.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 cup shredded cheese
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
6 large tortillas
Vegetable oil for frying
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned.
2. Add diced onion and garlic and cook until softened.
3. Stir in cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
4. Remove from heat and mix in shredded cheese until melted.
5. Place filling in center of each tortilla.
6. Fold sides and roll tightly into chimichangas.
7. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
8. Fry chimichangas seam-side down until golden and crispy.
9. Turn and cook all sides evenly.
10. Drain on paper towels before serving.
Notes
Do not overfill tortillas to prevent breaking.
Keep oil temperature steady for even frying.
Bake instead of fry for a lighter version.
Add beans or vegetables for variation.
Store leftovers in airtight container for up to 3 days.
Reheat in oven for best crisp texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican