Crispy Beef Chimichangas
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
8 burritos
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Calories
560 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Crispy Beef Chimichangas
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Easy recipe for Beef Chimichangas made at home. Make this popular Tex Mex dish of crispy fried burrito with a beefy, cheesy filling tonight!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 3 cloves garlic , minced
- 3 Tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/2 Tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 cups Mexican rice , Recipe
- 2 cups refried beans , Recipe
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 large , 10-inch flour tortillas
Toppings:
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup Pico de Gallo
- 1 tablespoon cilantro , minced for garnish
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Instructions
Beef Filling:
- In a large skillet, over medium-high heat, add ground beef, onion and garlic to skillet.
- Cook and crumble beef and cook until no longer pink then drain the grease, about 8-10 minutes.
- Add tomato paste, cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt, lime juice and water to beef.
- Cook and stir until mixture comes to a slight boil.
- Reduce heat to low and cook for 5 to 8 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
- Remove from heat and set aside as you assemble your chimichangas.
Assembly:
- Lay tortillas out on a flat surface and divide the beans, cheese, beef and rice among the 8 tortillas. Fold each burrito-style and secure with toothpicks.
- Add 3 inches of oil to a large dutch oven to 350 degrees.
- Carefully lower one chimichanga into the oil and fry for 1-2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Repeat with the remaining Chimichangas, cooking one at a time.
- Remove the toothpicks, serve with tortilla chips and top the chimichangas with sour cream and pico de gallo.
Notes
- Only cook 1 chimichanga at a time so they cook quickly and aren't greasy. Adding more to the pan lowers the oil temperature which causes longer cooking times. More cooking time means more oil absorbed which causes greasy shells. It takes just a few extra minutes to cook them one at a time but it is worth it!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
560kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
59g
(20%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
84mg
(28%)
Sodium
977mg
(41%)
Potassium
395mg
(11%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
825IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
287mg
(29%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8burritos
Amount Per Serving
Calories 560 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 560kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 59g | 20% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 84mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 977mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 395mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 825IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 287mg | 29% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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