Beef and Cheese Chimichangas

I grew up with my Mom making Mexican dishes, however, I have to admit that when I moved out on my own I started going to a certain Mexican restaurant in town. When I tried Chimichangas, I totally fell in love! My Mom was a fantastic cook, however, this dish was unlike any I had ever tasted.

Chimichangas are tortillas filled with beef, onions, and spices, and rolled. There is a sauce that tops the Chimichanga then shredded cheese.

When I got married and moved away, I could not find a place that made Chimichangas the same way. I took a chance and called the restaurant and explained how I was not living there any longer.

It was this little Mexican Place and the Mom and Pop owners were nice enough to give me the recipe. I am now sharing it with you!

Please, make these as soon as you can and let me know how much you absolutely love them!

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Beef and Cheese Chimichangas recipe

This beef chimichangas recipe is great for Tex-Mex night at your home. You can serve this up for Taco Tuesday for a new recipe for you to serve up to your family and friends.

What is a chimichanga?

The chimichanga is a tortilla rolled similar to a burrito and it is filled with beef, cheese, beans, and sometimes rice. Then it is deep-fried until it is crispy. A sauce with cheese tops the chimichanga.

Can I add toppings once it is done cooking?

You could certainly add Black Olives, Sour Cream, Green Onions or even diced Tomatoes if you wanted to. These can also be left plain with no added toppings and they would be just as good.

What to serve with the chimichangas?

To serve chimichangas, you can prepare a variety of side dishes such as Spanish rice, guacamole, salsa, and sour cream.

Ingredients:

• Ground beef
• Refried beans
• Onion chopped
• Minced garlic
• Chili powder
• Cumin
• Oregano
• Flour tortillas
• Tomato sauce
• Diced green chilis in a can
• Chopped jalapenos in a can
• Shredded taco blend cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Oil for frying

How to make Beef and Cheese Chimichangas (with Pictures):

Step 1. Add the ground beef to a skillet over medium-high heat on the stove. Cook until the meat is completely browned, and drain off the excess liquid.

Step 2. Adding beans and onion

Step 2. Add oregano, cumin, and salt and pepper to taste into the skillet with the meat.

Step 3. Cook for another 5 minutes over medium heat, stirring to combine the ingredients well.

Step 3. Heat the tortillas up in the microwave until they are warm.

Step 4. Place about an inch of oil into the bottom of a deep-sided skillet, and heat over medium-high heat on the stove.

Step 5. Put an even amount of filling into the center of the 10 tortillas. Fold one end of the tortillas over the filling, tuck in the ends of the tortilla, and then roll it closed to form a packet. Secure the packet closed with a toothpick.

Step 6. Place the filled chimichangas into the heated oil, and fry until browned and crispy on both sides. This will not take long, so keep an eye on them.

Step 7. Drain the excess grease from the chimichangas by allowing them to cool on a paper towel-lined tray.

Step 8. Pour the rest of the tomato sauce, the green chilis, and the jalapeno peppers into a saucepan over medium heat on the stove, and heat the sauce until warm. Add salt and pepper to taste if needed.

Step 9. Ladle the sauce over the finished chimichangas, top with shredded cheese, and serve. Now, ready to serve, enjoy!

Beef and Cheese Chimichangas

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes minutes

Servings: 10

Beef and cheese chimichangas are a delicious, easy-to-make weeknight meal. They're perfect for feeding a large crowd, and they're so good that no one will know they're actually pretty healthy!

4.26 from 90 votes

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Ingredients 

• 1 ½ lbs. Ground beef
• 1 Can refried beans
• ½ Medium onion chopped
• 2 tsp. Minced garlic
• 2 tsp. Chili powder
• 1 tsp. Cumin
• ½ tsp. Oregano
• 10 10 inch flour tortillas
• 24 oz. Tomato sauce
• 4 oz. Diced green chilis in a can
• 4 oz. Chopped jalapenos in a can
• 1 ½ C. Shredded taco blend cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Oil for frying

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Instructions

• Add the ground beef to a skillet over medium high heat on the stove. Cook until the meat is completely browned, and drain off the excess liquid.
• Place the beans, onion, minced garlic, ½ cup of the tomato sauce chili powder, oregano, cumin and salt and pepper to taste into the skillet with the meat. Cook for another 5 minutes over medium heat, stirring to combine the ingredients well.
• Heat the tortillas up in the microwave until they are warm.
• Place about an inch of oil into the bottom of a deep sided skillet, and heat over medium high heat on the stove.
• Put an even amount of filling into the center of the 10 tortillas. Fold one end of the tortillas over the filling, tuck in the ends of the tortilla, and then roll it closed to form a packet. Secure the packet closed with a toothpick.
• Place the filled chimichangas into the heated oil, and fry until browned and crispy on both sides. This will not take long, so keep an eye on them.
• Drain the excess grease from the chimichangas by allowing them to cool on a paper towel lined tray.
• Pour the rest of the tomato sauce, the green chilis and the jalapeno peppers into a saucepan over medium heat on the stove, and heat the sauce until warm. Add salt and pepper to taste if needed.
• Ladle the sauce over the finished chimichangas, top with shredded cheese and serve.

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Nutrition

Calories: 365kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 853mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g

Author: Laura

How do I store the Chimichangas?

You should be sure that the Chimichangas are cooled to room temperature first. Then wrap them tightly in plastic wrap and place them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

How can I reheat the Chimichangas?

To reheat the Chimichangas, simply wrap them in foil and place them in an oven set to 350* for 10 to 15 minutes. You could also use the microwave to reheat to the desired temp.

Can I freeze Chimichangas?

You can wrap the chimichangas in foil and place them in the freezer for up to 3 months. Be sure that the food is at room temperature before wrapping and placing in the freezer.

Beef and Cheese Chimichangas video

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