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Crispy Beef Chimichangas

Easy recipe for Beef Chimichangas made at home. Make this popular Tex Mex dish of crispy fried burrito with a beefy, cheesy filling tonight!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 8 burritos
Calories: 560 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

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

Instructions

Beef Filling:
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  1. In a large skillet, over medium-high heat, add ground beef, onion and garlic to skillet.
  2. Cook and crumble beef and cook until no longer pink then drain the grease, about 8-10 minutes.
  3. Add tomato paste, cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt, lime juice and water to beef.
  4. Cook and stir until mixture comes to a slight boil.
  5. Reduce heat to low and cook for 5 to 8 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
  6. Remove from heat and set aside as you assemble your chimichangas.
Assembly:
  1. 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.
  2. Add 3 inches of oil to a large dutch oven to 350 degrees.
  3. Carefully lower one chimichanga into the oil and fry for 1-2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  4. Repeat with the remaining Chimichangas, cooking one at a time.
  5. 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

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

% 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.