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Cheesy Beef Chimichanga

A crispy, cheesy, and flavorful beef chimichanga that’s perfect for a hearty meal.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • Sour cream and salsa for serving

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
  2. Add onion, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until onions are soft.
  3. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted. Remove from heat.
  4. Divide the beef mixture among the tortillas, placing it in the center of each.
  5. Fold the sides of the tortillas inward, then roll tightly to enclose the filling.
  6. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the chimichangas until golden brown on all sides.
  7. Serve hot with sour cream and salsa.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.

  • Author: Trusted Blog