What makes a chimichanga and chimichanga?

A chimichanga is traditionally a flour tortilla filled with rice, beans, cheese, and meat, folded into a rectangle shape, and deep-fried. Deep frying is more time consuming and intimidating than baking! Furthermore, it can cause a splatter on your stovetop. This baked chimichanga is a simpler, less complicated version of the traditional deep-fried chimichanga.

How do you make a chimichanga from scratch?

This simple recipe is ideal for learning how to make a chimichanga from scratch! Preheat the oven, grab some tortillas, stuff them with a cheesy seasoned ground beef mixture, fold them up, and bake! Making homemade chimichangas is much easier than you might think!

What makes a chimichanga different from a burrito?

A burrito is a warm tortilla that has been filled with rice, cheese, beans, meat, lettuce, and salsa before being rolled or folded up and eaten as is. A chimichanga combines similar flavors by deep frying or baking, as we do in this recipe. In some ways, they are similar, but they are very different!

Beef and Cheese Chimichanga Recipe [So Savory]

Description

Chichimangas with beef and cheese are made with large tortillas that are filled with savory beef, beans, and cheese before being fried to golden perfection. The ideal quick and easy dinner solution, it’s also great to make ahead of time and freeze.

Ingredients

Scale

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
½ tablespoon Seasoned salt
½ tablespoon Ground cumin
1 teaspoon Black pepper
1 teaspoon Garlic salt (or garlic powder)
½ teaspoon dried Oregano
½–1 cup Water

TOPPING IDEAS

Sour cream
Shredded lettuce
Salsa
Chopped tomatoes

Instructions

In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef. When there is no longer any pink visible in the meat, it is fully cooked. Drain any excess grease from the skillet using a strainer.
Return the meat to the skillet over medium heat. Combine all of the seasonings and water in a large mixing bowl and thoroughly combine. Continue to cook until the water has been absorbed.
In a separate skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Begin assembling the burritos while the oil heats up.
Smear about one tablespoon of beans across one side of the tortilla, close to the edge. Place one to two tablespoons of the meat mixture on top, followed by a generous sprinkle of cheese!
Begin rolling the tortilla over the mixture; once halfway rolled, fold in the sides towards the center, then roll all the way until closed. Roll as tightly as possible to prevent the mixture from oozing out.
Continue rolling until all of the burritos are made or the mixture runs out.
Place the burritos in the hot oil, seam side down, and fry for one to two minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Make sure to flip the burritos and fry the sides as well.
Remove from the oil and place on a baking sheet or a bed of paper towels to drain. Garnish with your favorite salsas and garnishes. Enjoy!

Category: Beef
Method: Beef
Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 419kcal
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 379mg
Fat: 53g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 3g
Carbohydrates: 29g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 37g
Cholesterol: 86mg

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