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Golden brown crispy beef and cheese chimichangas served on a white plate with salsa and sour cream.

Beef and Cheese Chimichangas

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 0.5 cup yellow onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 0.5 tsp sal t
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup refried beans
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
  • 8 large flour tortillas
  • 1 quart vegetable oil for deep frying

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef and onion until meat is browned and onion is soft, approximately 7-9 minutes.
  2. Drain excess grease from the skillet and stir in minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  3. Warm tortillas slightly to make them pliable. Spread 2 tablespoons of refried beans in the center of each tortilla.
  4. Layer the beef mixture and shredded cheese over the beans.
  5. Fold the left and right sides of the tortilla toward the center, then roll tightly from the bottom to create a sealed cylinder.
  6. In a heavy-bottomed pan or deep fryer, heat 1 inch of oil to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  7. Fry the chimichangas in batches, seam-side down first, for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown.
  8. Remove with tongs and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil before serving.