Description
Crispy Beef Cheese Chimichangas are a mouthwatering delight that combines savory ground beef and melted cheese, all wrapped in a golden, crunchy tortilla. Perfect for cozy dinners or lively gatherings, these chimichangas are sure to impress. Serve them hot with sour cream and your favorite toppings for an unforgettable meal that’s both enjoyable and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup sour cream (for serving)
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- Optional: hot sauce to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat and stir in taco seasoning.
- Lay each tortilla flat, fill with seasoned beef and a sprinkle of cheddar cheese. Fold the sides in and roll tightly like burritos.
- Place the rolled chimichangas seam-side down on the baking sheet, lightly brush with oil, and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve warm with sour cream and drizzled hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga (150g)
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 65mg