Description
These Beef and Cheese Chimichangas are crispy on the outside and stuffed with seasoned ground beef, melted cheddar, and Monterey Jack cheese. Baked to perfection and topped with salsa, fresh cilantro, and sour cream, they are the ultimate Mexican-inspired comfort food!
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
- 6 large flour tortillas
- 1/4 cup melted butter or cooking oil
- Sour cream (for dipping)
- Salsa (for topping)
- Fresh chopped cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, diced onion, and crushed garlic until the beef is browned and no pink remains. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the taco seasoning mix and water. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- Stir the grated cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses into the beef mixture until well combined.
- Briefly warm the tortillas to prevent cracking during assembly (you can microwave them for about 15-20 seconds).
- Place approximately 1/2 cup of the beef and cheese mixture in the center of each tortilla. Fold in the sides and roll tightly to form burrito-style wraps.
- Arrange the rolled chimichangas seam-side down on the prepared baking tray. Brush each chimichanga with melted butter or oil. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until golden and crispy.
- Serve hot, topped with salsa, fresh chopped cilantro, and a side of sour cream for dipping.
Notes
- If you’re looking for a gluten-free option, use gluten-free tortillas.
- For added flavor, you can add a sprinkle of shredded cheese on top before serving.
- For a spicier kick, try adding some chopped jalapeños to the beef mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: undefined
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
