Beef and Cheese Chimichangas Recipe: Easy Indulgence at Home
A delicious recipe for Beef and Cheese Chimichangas that you can easily make at home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Mexican
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 8 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder to the beef. Mix well.
- In each tortilla, place a portion of the beef mixture and a sprinkle of cheese. Roll up tightly.
- In a deep pan, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Fry the chimichangas until golden brown on all sides.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
Notes
- Serve with salsa and sour cream for added flavor.
- For a healthier option, bake the chimichangas instead of frying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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