Description
Crispy fried tortillas filled with seasoned ground beef and melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 large flour tortillas
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
- Add water and bring to a simmer. Cook until most of the water has evaporated. Remove from heat.
- Lay out a tortilla. Spoon about 1/4 cup of the beef mixture onto the center of the tortilla. Sprinkle with about 2 tablespoons of shredded cheese.
- Fold in the sides of the tortilla, then roll it up tightly from the bottom to form a chimichanga. Secure with a toothpick if needed.
- Repeat with remaining tortillas, beef, and cheese.
- Heat about 2 inches of oil in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Carefully place 2-3 chimichangas into the hot oil. Fry for 2-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove chimichangas from oil and place on a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Serve hot with your favorite toppings like salsa, sour cream, or guacamole.
Notes
- Do not overcrowd the pan when frying; this can lower the oil temperature and make the chimichangas greasy.
- You can prepare the beef filling ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a healthier option, you can bake the chimichangas instead of frying. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: beef, cheese, chimichanga, fried, Mexican food