Chimichangas Recipe

Name: Chimichangas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef, browned & drained; 12 medium bell pepper, diced; 1 small onion, diced; 1 ½ teaspoons salt; 1 dash pepper; 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder; ¾ cup refried beans; ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated; ½ cup chile salsa (La Victoria); 6 -8 burrito-size flour tortillas (~10 inch diam.)

Servings: persons

1 lb ground beef, browned & drained
12 medium bell pepper, diced
1 small onion, diced
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 dash pepper
1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
¾ cup refried beans
½ cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
½ cup chile salsa (La Victoria)
6 -8 burrito-size flour tortillas (~10 inch diam.)

1
Saute onion & bell pepper in 2 tbsp vegetable oil.
2
Add ground beef, salt, pepper, and chile powder, stir.
3
Add beans, cheese, and salsa, mix well.
4
Wrap 1/3 to 1/2 cup filling mixture in a warmed tortilla.
5
Place 1/3 of the way from the top, fold top over filling, fold both sides to the middle and roll toward the bottom of the tortilla.
6
Seal with beaten egg white.
7
Fry in 1 1/2 inches vegetable oil at 350-375.
8
Flip once.
9
Serve with toppings such as lettuce, tomato, sour cream, shredded cheese or cheese sauce, pico de gallo, salsa, etc.

1036

kcal

Calories

Fat

142

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground beef, browned & drained, 12 medium bell pepper, diced, 1 small onion, diced, 1 ½ teaspoons salt, and more.

Yes, 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.

Chimichangas

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