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Beef and Cheese Chimichangas

Irresistible Beef and Cheese Chimichangas


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  • Author: Jessica Harper
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Description

Savor the crunch of golden, crispy tortillas stuffed with a warm blend of savory beef and gooey cheese—perfect for any occasion!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles

Instructions

  1. In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink. Drain excess fat if necessary. Stir in cumin and chili powder; mix well.
  2. Add shredded cheese to the beef mixture until melted. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  3. Place about ¼ cup of filling in each tortilla's center, fold in sides, and roll tightly like a burrito.
  4. Heat oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat and fry each chimichanga for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
  5. In another saucepan, combine tomato sauce and green chiles; simmer gently while stirring to meld flavors.
  6. Serve chimichangas hot with sour cream on top.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chimichanga (150g)
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg