Beef and Cheese Chimichanga Recipe

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Beef and Cheese Chimichanga Recipe

Beef and cheese chimichangas are made with large tortillas, and filled with savory beef, beans, and cheese, then fried to a golden perfection. The perfect quick and easy dinner solution, and even great to make ahead and freeze.

Course dinner, Mexican Inspired

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword chimichanga, ground beef

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings chimichangas

Calories 419kcal

Author Tamara J.

Equipment

Cooling Racks for Cooking and Baking,Estmoon Stainless Steel Wire Rack,15 Inch Heavy Duty Baking Rack Fits Baking Sheet,Rust-Resistant Rack for Roasting Grilling Drying,Oven &Dishwasher Safe
Mission Burrito Flour Tortillas, Trans Fat Free, Authentic, Large Size, 8 Count
RJUN Kitchen Chef's Knives 8 Inches Ergonomic Juglans Regia Wood Handle German High Carbon Stainless Steel Knife and Gift Box
bamfitwell Bamboo Cutting Board with Juice Groove
StarPack Basics Silicone Kitchen Tongs (9-Inch & 12-Inch) - Stainless Steel with Non-Stick Silicone Tips, High Heat Resistant to 480°F, For Cooking, Serving, Grill, BBQ & Salad (Teal Blue)
Sensarte 9.5/11-Inch Nonstick Frying Pan Skillet, Swiss Granite Coating Omelette Pan, Healthy Stone Cookware Chef's Pan, PFOA Free (9.5 Inch )

Ingredients

6 large Flour tortillas
1 pound Ground beef
1 cup Water to add to cooked and seasoned beef
2 cups Cheese shredded
1 can Refried pinto beans
2 cups Vegetable oil to fry chimichangas

Seasoning for ground beef

1 tablespoon Chili powder
1/2 tablespoon Seasoned salt
1/2 tablespoon Ground cumin
1 teaspoon Black pepper
1 teaspoon Garlic salt or garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried Oregano
1/2-1 cup Water

Topping Ideas

Sour cream
Shredded lettuce
Salsa
Chopped tomatoes

Instructions

Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. The meat is fully cooked when there is no longer any pink visible. Use a strainer to drain any excess grease from the skillet.
Put the meat back into the skillet over medium heat. Add all of the seasonings, and water and mix it together thoroughly. Continue to simmer until the water is absorbed.
Heat the vegetable oil in a separate skillet over medium heat. While the oil is heating up, begin assembling the burritos.
Place about one tablespoon of beans on one side of the tortilla and smear it across, somewhat close to the edge. Next place one to two tablespoons of the meat mixture, then a sprinkle of cheese (a generous sprinkle)!
Begin to roll the tortilla up over the mixture, once half way rolled, fold in the sides towards the middle, then continue rolling all the way until it is closed. Roll as tight as possible so that the mixture does not ooze out.
Continue rolling until all of the burritos are made or you run out of mixture.
Place the burritos into the hot oil SEAM SIDE DOWN. Fry on each side for one to two minutes, or until they turn golden brown. Be sure to flip, and fry the sides of the burritos as well,
Remove from the oil and drain on a baking sheet or a bed of paper towels. Top with your favorite garnishes and salsas. Enjoy!

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