Beef and Cheese Chimichangas
Beef and Cheese Chimichangas are a deliciously crispy treat filled with seasoned ground beef and melted cheese, offering a perfect blend of flavors that will satisfy any craving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray or oil for baking
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with diced onions until cooked through. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; mix well and remove from heat.
- Lay tortillas flat and fill each with beef mixture and a generous amount of cheese. Fold in sides and roll tightly.
- Place chimichangas seam side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Lightly spray with cooking spray.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga (150g)
- Calories: 442
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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