Baked Baja Beef Chimichangas Recipe

Name: Baked Baja Beef Chimichangas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 -12 flour tortillas; 6 tablespoons melted butter; 2 lbs lean ground beef; 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar; 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (more or less to taste); 1/2 teaspoon salt (more or less to taste); Garnishes; shredded lettuce; chopped tomato; grated cheese; sour cream; salsa

Servings: persons

10 -12 flour tortillas
6 tablespoons melted butter
2 lbs lean ground beef
1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (more or less to taste)
1/2 teaspoon salt (more or less to taste)
Garnishes
shredded lettuce
chopped tomato
grated cheese
sour cream
salsa

1
Wrap tortillas in foil and warm in a 300* oven while making the filling.
2
Brown ground beef and drain.
3
Mix in vinegar and seasonings to the drained meat, but do not cook the mixture further.
4
Remove tortillas from oven and increase oven temperature to 500*.
5
Brush each side of tortilla with melted butter.
6
Spoon about 1/4 cup ground beef filling onto center of each buttered tortilla.
7
Fold in sides, then roll up tortilla from the bottom.
8
Place seam-side down on a foil-lined and rimmed baking sheet.
9
Bake at 500* for 8-10 minutes, until golden brown.
10
Serve on a large bed of shredded lettuce and chopped tomatoes.
11
Top with sour cream, shredded cheese, and salsa.

1722

kcal

Calories

Fat

208

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 -12 flour tortillas, 6 tablespoons melted butter, 2 lbs lean ground beef, 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar, and more.

Yes, Baked Baja Beef Chimichangas falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Baked Baja Beef Chimichangas

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