Description
A delicious combination of beef and cheese wrapped in a crispy tortilla.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup refried beans
- 1 tsp taco seasoning
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Cook ground beef in a skillet until browned.
- Add taco seasoning and mix well.
- Warm tortillas in a microwave for 10 seconds.
- Spread refried beans on each tortilla.
- Add beef and cheese on top of the beans.
- Roll up tortillas tightly and secure with toothpicks if needed.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Fry chimichangas until golden brown on all sides.
- Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot with your favorite salsa.
Notes
- Customize with your choice of toppings.
- For a healthier version, bake instead of frying.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Beef and Cheese Chimichangas, Mexican food, easy recipes