Beef and Cheese Chimichangas: The Easy Indulgent Recipe You Need
Discover the ultimate comfort food with these Beef and Cheese Chimichangas, a deliciously indulgent recipe that is simple to prepare and perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup oil for frying
Instructions
- In a skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned.
- Drain excess fat and stir in taco seasoning.
- Place a portion of the beef mixture in the center of each tortilla, sprinkle with cheese, then fold and roll up tightly.
- Heat oil in a frying pan and fry chimichangas until golden brown.
- Remove from oil and drain on paper towels before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add diced onions and bell peppers to the beef mixture.
- Serve with sour cream and salsa for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg