Beef Chimichangas Recipe

Name: Beef Chimichangas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 (12 -14 inch) flour tortillas; 1 lb ground beef; 1 medium onion, chopped; ½ cup red chili sauce or ½ cup enchilada sauce; salt and black pepper; ½ tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce; 2 cups chopped green onions; chopped tomato (optional); guacamole (optional)

Servings: persons

6 (12 -14 inch) flour tortillas
1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
½ cup red chili sauce or ½ cup enchilada sauce
salt and black pepper
½ tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
2 cups chopped green onions
chopped tomato (optional)
guacamole (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Wrap stacked tortillas in aluminum foil, and heat in oven 15 minutes or until hot.
3
To microwave, wrap a stack of tortillas lightly in paper towels and warm on high for 6 or 7 seconds per tortilla.
4
In a large frying pan over medium-high heat, brown beef; drain, leaving beef in the pan.
5
Add onion, chile or enchilada sauce, salt, and pepper; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until onions are transparent.
6
In the center of each warm tortilla, spoon 1/6 of meat filling.
7
Fold tortilla, tucking in the ends to make a secure fat tube, and fasten with wooden toothpicks.
8
NOTE: Assemble only 2 or 3 at a time, as the tortilla will absorb liquid from the sauce.
9
In a large pot or deep fryer over medium heat, add at least 4 inches of vegetable oil.
10
Heat oil to 375 - 400F Fry the chimichangas, 1 or 2 at a time, 3 minutes or until golden brown.
11
Remove from oil, drain and place on serving plates.
12
Top with Cheddar cheese, lettuce, green onions, and any optional ingredients that you prefer.

1136

kcal

Calories

Fat

128

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 (12 -14 inch) flour tortillas, 1 lb ground beef, 1 medium onion, chopped, ½ cup red chili sauce or ½ cup enchilada sauce, and more.

Yes, Beef Chimichangas falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Beef Chimichangas

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