Crispy Beef Cheese Chimichangas
Flour tortillas filled with spiced ground beef, onion, and cheddar, then shallow fried until deep golden and crisp.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Paper towels
- Microwave
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese about 4 oz
- 1 medium onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 ½ cup vegetable oil divided: 1 tbsp for the filling, the rest for frying
- 6 large flour tortillas (10 inch)
Instructions
Cooking
- Saute. Cook the onion in 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet 5 to 7 minutes until golden.
- Brown the beef. Add the garlic and beef and cook 6 to 8 minutes to 160 degrees F, then drain.
- Season. Stir in the cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper, then fold in the cheese off the heat and cool 5 minutes.
- Roll. Warm the tortillas in the microwave 10 to 15 seconds, fill, fold in the sides, and roll tight.
- Fry. Fry seam side down in the remaining oil over medium heat 3 to 4 minutes per side until deep golden.
- Drain. Rest on paper towels 2 minutes before serving.
Notes
Substitutions: Use ground turkey or shredded chicken (cook to 165 degrees F) and Monterey Jack in place of the cheddar.
Tips: Cool the filling and fry only 2 or 3 at a time. To bake instead, brush with oil and bake until golden.
Storage: Refrigerate for 3 to 4 days and reheat in the oven to 165 degrees F to re crisp.