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Beef Cheese Chimichangas

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🌮 Beef and Cheese Chimichangas deliver a deliciously crispy exterior with a rich, savory filling that’s perfect for satisfying meals.
🧀 This dish combines seasoned ground beef, creamy beans, and melted cheese wrapped in a golden tortilla – an indulgent comfort food favorite.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 chimichangas

Ingredients

– 6 large flour tortillas

– 1 pound ground beef

– 1 cup water for cooking and seasoning the beef

– 2 cups shredded cheese

– 1 can refried pinto beans

– 2 cups vegetable oil for frying

– 1 tablespoon chili powder for seasoning the ground beef

– ½ tablespoon seasoned salt for seasoning the ground beef

– ½ tablespoon ground cumin for seasoning the ground beef

– 1 teaspoon unspecified ingredient for seasoning the ground beef

– 1 teaspoon garlic salt or garlic powder for seasoning the ground beef

– ½ teaspoon dried oregano for seasoning the ground beef

– ½ to 1 cup water additional for seasoning, if needed

Instructions

1- Creating beef cheese chimichangas at home is straightforward and fun, turning basic ingredients into a crispy delight. Follow these steps to get that perfect balance of flavors and textures. Start by browning 1 pound of ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, then drain the excess grease for a cleaner result.

2- Next, return the meat to the skillet and add the seasoning: 1 tablespoon chili powder, ½ tablespoon seasoned salt, ½ tablespoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon unspecified ingredient, 1 teaspoon garlic salt or garlic powder, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, and ½ to 1 cup water. Simmer until the water is absorbed, blending those spices into the beef for a rich, savory taste. In another skillet, heat 2 cups of vegetable oil over medium heat to prepare for frying.

3- To assemble, spread about 1 tablespoon of refried pinto beans on one edge of a flour tortilla, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of the seasoned beef mixture, and sprinkle with a generous amount of the 2 cups shredded cheese. Roll the tortilla tightly, folding in the sides as you go, and place it seam side down. Fry each chimichanga in the hot oil for 1 to 2 minutes per side until golden brown, then drain on paper towels and top with your favorites like salsa or sour cream.

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Notes

🥑 For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with rice, beans, and sautéed veggies, then fry.
❄️ Prepare in advance and freeze before frying; fry from frozen at 375°F for 7-10 minutes per side.
🍳 Instead of frying, bake at 350°F for 17-20 minutes, flipping halfway and spraying with oil for crispiness; air fryer works well too.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Not specified

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chimichanga
  • Calories: 419 kcal
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 379 mg
  • Fat: 53 g
  • Saturated Fat: 9 g
  • Trans Fat: 3 g
  • Carbohydrates: 29 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Protein: 37 g
  • Cholesterol: 86 mg