Description
Craving something crispy, cheesy, and packed with bold Tex-Mex flavor? These **Beef and Cheese Chimichangas** are the ultimate comfort food—quick enough for a weeknight dinner, indulgent enough for a weekend treat. Stuffed with juicy, seasoned ground beef and melty cheddar, wrapped in a golden, pan-fried tortilla, they bring restaurant-quality flavor right to your kitchen. Whether you’re after easy dinner ideas, fun food ideas for a crowd, or a satisfying, easy recipe, this dish has it all. Serve it with guacamole, rice, or beans for the perfect meal. It’s one of those quick dinners you’ll find yourself making again and again.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
4 large flour tortillas
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/4 cup water or beef broth
1/2 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
1. In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium-high heat until fully browned. Drain any excess fat.
2. Add diced onion to the skillet and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened.
3. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
4. Mix in taco seasoning and tomato paste, then add water or broth. Stir well and let it simmer until thickened.
5. Warm the flour tortillas slightly to make them pliable.
6. Spoon beef filling into the center of each tortilla, top with shredded cheddar, and roll tightly.
7. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
8. Fry chimichangas seam-side down for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
9. Remove and drain on paper towels or a wire rack.
10. Serve hot with your favorite toppings like sour cream or salsa.
Notes
Warm your tortillas before filling to prevent tearing.
Don’t overcrowd the pan while frying—do it in batches for best crispiness.
Let chimichangas rest on a rack instead of stacking to keep them from getting soggy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: beef chimichanga, easy dinner, cheesy chimichanga, quick recipe, tex-mex dinner