Crispy Beef and Cheese Chimichangas in Just 35 Minutes
Beef and Cheese Chimichangas are a crispy, flavorful Mexican-inspired dish filled with seasoned ground beef and melted cheese, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ cup onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- ½ cup water
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 6 large flour tortillas
- ¼ cup melted butter or vegetable oil for brushing
- Sour cream salsa, and chopped cilantro for serving
Instructions
- Cook ground beef, onion, and garlic in a skillet until beef is browned.
- Drain excess fat and add taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese.
- Spoon the beef mixture onto the center of each tortilla.
- Fold the sides of the tortilla inward, then roll tightly to form a burrito.
- Brush each chimichanga with melted butter or oil.
- Bake at 400°F for 15-20 minutes or until golden and crispy.
- Serve with sour cream, salsa, and chopped cilantro.
Notes
- Use fresh tortillas for easier rolling.
- Customize with your favorite toppings like guacamole or jalapeños.
- For extra crispiness, lightly fry the chimichangas instead of baking.