Description
Crispy tortillas filled with savory beef, melty cheese, and beans, perfect for family gatherings and comforting meals.
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
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Cook the beef filling: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and diced onion until the meat is browned and the onion is tender.
- Drain excess grease.
- Stir in garlic, taco seasoning, and salsa. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until well combined.
- Assemble the chimichangas: Spread a spoonful of refried beans down the center of each tortilla.
- Top with a generous scoop of the beef mixture and a handful of shredded cheese.
- Fold in the sides and roll up tightly like a burrito.
- Cook the chimichangas: Oven method – Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place chimichangas seam-side down on a baking sheet. Brush lightly with vegetable oil and bake for 18–20 minutes, flipping once, until golden and crispy. Skillet method – Heat 2–3 tablespoons of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place chimichangas seam-side down and cook 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crisp.
- Serve: Remove from heat and let rest for 2 minutes before serving. Add toppings like sour cream, guacamole, lettuce, or salsa if desired.
Notes
For a healthier option, use the oven cooking method. Feel free to customize the filling based on dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: Baking or Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg