Description
Sizzling beef and cheese chimichangas bring Mexican-inspired comfort to dinner tables with crispy tortillas packed with savory goodness. Melted cheese and seasoned ground beef create a mouthwatering blend that promises delicious satisfaction for hungry diners.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef
- 6 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Aromatics and Spices:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Liquid and Cooking Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup salsa
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Sauté ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until thoroughly cooked, eliminating excess grease.
- Incorporate diced onions and minced garlic, cooking until vegetables become translucent and fragrant.
- Season the meat mixture with chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper, then integrate salsa for added complexity. Allow flavors to meld by simmering for 5 minutes.
- Remove skillet from heat and fold in a blend of shredded cheeses until evenly distributed throughout the meat mixture.
- Lay out tortillas and carefully distribute the beef and cheese filling, ensuring precise folding by tucking in sides and creating a compact, sealed roll.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pan to 350°F, maintaining a consistent temperature for even cooking.
- Carefully submerge each chimichanga into hot oil, frying until exterior achieves a crisp, golden-brown texture, approximately 2-3 minutes per side.
- Transfer fried chimichangas to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil and drain.
- Serve immediately while hot, accompanied by traditional garnishes like cool sour cream, fresh guacamole, or zesty salsa.
Notes
- Drain beef thoroughly to prevent greasy chimichangas and ensure a crispy exterior.
- Choose flour tortillas with high gluten content for better sealing and less chance of breaking during frying.
- Experiment with different cheese blends like pepper jack or Mexican blend for added flavor complexity.
- Allow meat mixture to cool slightly before filling tortillas to prevent soggy wrappers and maintain structural integrity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 495 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 740 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg