Description
Crispy, cheesy wraps filled with seasoned beef, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 medium onion, diced
- Optional: jalapeños, diced
- Oil for brushing
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and cook until soft.
- Drain excess fat if desired.
- Stir in the taco seasoning and cheese until melted.
- Place a portion of the beef mixture onto each tortilla and fold tightly.
- Brush the chimichangas with oil.
- Cook in a skillet for about 3 minutes on each side or bake at 425°F (220°C) for 10 minutes until golden.
Notes
Serve with sour cream, salsa, or guacamole. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking or Frying
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: chimichangas, beef recipe, easy dinner, Tex-Mex food, comfort food