Crispy Beef and Cheese Chimichangas
Make the best crispy beef and cheese chimichangas at home with seasoned beef, melted cheddar, and perfectly fried tortillas. Serve with salsa or guacamole.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Dish, Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
1 lb lean ground beef
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
6 large flour tortillas
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp chili powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
Prepare the onion: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté diced onions until golden brown.
Cook the beef mixture: Add minced garlic and ground beef; cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
Season and combine: Stir in cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Add cheddar cheese: Remove from heat and blend in shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
Fill the tortillas: Spoon the beef-cheese mixture onto each tortilla, roll tightly, tucking in the ends.
Fry the chimichangas: Fry chimichangas seam-side down in hot oil until golden brown, about 3–4 minutes per side.
Drain and serve: Drain on paper towels; serve hot with salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.
Notes
For extra crispiness, double-fry: fry once, let cool slightly, then fry again briefly.
Customize the filling: add bell peppers, jalapeños, or black beans for extra flavor.
Oven-baked option: Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15–20 minutes for a lighter version.
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