Beef Chimichanga
Beef chimichanga is a delicious Mexican dish made with a flour tortilla filled with seasoned ground beef, cheese, beans, and sometimes rice. It is then deep-fried until crispy and served with toppings like guacamole, sour cream, and salsa.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 can refried beans
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 4 large flour tortillas
- Oil for frying
Toppings:
- sour cream
- guacamole
- salsa
- lettuce chopped
- tomatoes chopped
Instructions
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until no longer pink. Add the diced onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook until the onions are soft and the beef is fully cooked.
- Mix in the refried beans and cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Place a spoonful of the beef and bean mixture onto a flour tortilla. Top with shredded cheese.
- Fold in the sides of the tortilla and roll it up tightly to form a chimichanga.
- In a separate skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Carefully place the chimichangas seam side down and fry until golden brown on all sides.
- Remove the chimichangas from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
- Serve the chimichangas with your favorite toppings like sour cream, guacamole, salsa, chopped lettuce, and tomatoes.
- Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 521kcal (26%)Carbohydrates: 25g (8%)Protein: 31g (62%)Fat: 32g (49%)Saturated Fat: 13g (81%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 103mg (34%)Sodium: 842mg (37%)Potassium: 427mg (12%)Fiber: 4g (17%)Sugar: 4g (4%)Vitamin A: 396IU (8%)Vitamin C: 2mg (2%)Calcium: 240mg (24%)Iron: 4mg (22%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
