Deep-Fried Beef Chimichangas With Guacamole Recipe

Name: Deep-Fried Beef Chimichangas With Guacamole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the guacamole; 3 ripe avocados; 1 large red onion, diced; 2 serrano chilies, stems and seeds removed and chopped (use gloves to handle these); 1/4 cup freshly chopped cilantro leaf; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (1 or 2 limes depending on size); 3 ripe tomatoes, seeds removed and diced; 3 garlic cloves, roughly diced; salt & freshly ground black pepper; For the chimichangas; 12 large flour tortillas; 1 1/2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese; 1 liter vegetable oil or 1 liter canola oil; For the ground beef filling; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large red onion, sliced; 3 lbs ground beef; 6 ounces tomato paste; 4 teaspoons chili powder; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons celery salt; salt & freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

For the guacamole
3 ripe avocados
1 large red onion, diced
2 serrano chilies, stems and seeds removed and chopped (use gloves to handle these)
1/4 cup freshly chopped cilantro leaf
1/4 cup fresh lime juice (1 or 2 limes depending on size)
3 ripe tomatoes, seeds removed and diced
3 garlic cloves, roughly diced
salt & freshly ground black pepper
For the chimichangas
12 large flour tortillas
1 1/2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
1 liter vegetable oil or 1 liter canola oil
For the ground beef filling
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large red onion, sliced
3 lbs ground beef
6 ounces tomato paste
4 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons celery salt
salt & freshly ground black pepper

1
Special equipment: Wooden skewers or round toothpicks
2
Slice each avocado in half lengthwise, pop out seed and slip off the skin. Smash the avocado in a bowl and add onion, chiles, cilantro, lime juice, tomatoes, and garlic and mix well. Season with salt and pepper, cover, and let sit in refrigerator for a couple of hours to allow flavors to combine.
3
Lay out tortillas and sprinkle about 1/8 cup cheese on each. Begin heating vegetable oil to 350 degrees F in deep-fryer.
4
In a large skillet heat olive oil over medium-high heat and saute onion until translucent. To this pan, add ground beef, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, celery salt, and salt and pepper, and cook until browned. Divide meat mixture into equal amounts in the pan. Then using a slotted spoon to leave excess liquid behind, transfer meat mixture to the center of each tortilla and fold the tortilla into a closed packet and secure using a wooden skewer or round toothpicks. Deep fry chimichangas until golden brown. (Alternatively, you can skip the deep frying step altogether by arranging the chimichanga packets on a baking sheet and bake until cheese melts and tortillas begin to firm up, about 5 to 10 minutes in a preheated 350 degrees F oven.) Remove skewers/toothpicks before serving.

4573

kcal

Calories

343

Fat

266

Carbs

106

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the guacamole, 3 ripe avocados, 1 large red onion, diced, 2 serrano chilies, stems and seeds removed and chopped (use gloves to handle these), and more.

Yes, Deep-Fried Beef Chimichangas With Guacamole falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Deep-Fried Beef Chimichangas With Guacamole

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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