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Beef and Cheese Chimichangas

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These Beef and Cheese Chimichangas are crispy, golden fried burritos filled with a flavorful mixture of seasoned ground beef, onions, garlic, and melted cheese. Perfectly served with salsa, sour cream, and guacamole for a delicious Tex-Mex experience.

Ingredients

  • 6 large flour tortillas
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • Salsa, sour cream, and guacamole, for serving

Instructions

  1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, onion, and garlic until the beef is browned and the onion is soft. Drain any excess fat.
  2. Stir in cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper, and cook for another 2 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool slightly. Then mix in the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses.
  4. Spoon about 1/6 of the beef and cheese mixture onto the center of each tortilla. Fold the sides of the tortilla in, then roll up from the bottom to enclose the filling completely.
  5. Heat a large amount of vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the chimichangas until golden brown on all sides, turning as needed. Drain on paper towels.
  6. Serve hot with salsa, sour cream, and guacamole on the side.

Notes

  • You can bake the chimichangas instead of frying for a lighter option.
  • Use ground turkey or chicken as an alternative to beef.
  • Freeze before frying for a convenient make-ahead meal.

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