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Beef and Cheese Chimichangas

Crispy fried chimichangas stuffed with seasoned beef and melted cheese, perfect for Mexican-inspired meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 chimichangas
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican, Southwestern
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Beef Filling
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese shredded
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 2 tbsp olive oil for frying
  • to taste cilantro for garnish
  • for serving sour cream, salsa, or guacamole

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Spatula
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until soft.
  2. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Lay a tortilla flat. Spoon beef mixture in the center and sprinkle with cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese. Fold sides and roll tightly.
  4. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry chimichangas seam-side down for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
  5. Drain on paper towels. Garnish with cilantro and serve with sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.

Notes

Optional: bake instead of frying for a lighter version.