Description
Crispy beef and cheese chimichangas that are quick to make and packed with flavor. Perfect for weeknight dinners or party snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1 cup refried beans
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 large flour tortillas
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the ground beef and diced onion. Cook until the meat browns and the onion softens.
- Drain excess grease.
- Stir in the minced garlic, taco seasoning, and salsa.
- Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until everything melds nicely.
- Taste and adjust salt if necessary.
- Lay a tortilla flat on a clean surface.
- Spread a spoonful of refried beans down the center of each tortilla.
- Top the beans with a generous scoop of the beef mixture.
- Add a handful of shredded cheese on top.
- Fold in the two sides and roll up tightly.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place chimichangas seam side down on a baking sheet and brush with vegetable oil.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and place chimichangas seam side down.
- Cook 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden and crisp.
- Remove from heat and let rest for 2 minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra crunch, brush lightly with oil before baking. Customize fillings and toppings as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking & Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chimichangas, beef, cheese, Mexican, snacks, crispy, quick