Crispy Beef and Cheese Chimichangas
Delicious crispy chimichangas filled with savory beef and gooey cheese, perfect for a comforting family meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ small onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon taco seasoning mix (or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 (4-ounce) can chopped green chilies
- 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup margarine (for dipping tortillas)
- 6 (7-inch) corn tortillas
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with onion, garlic, taco seasoning, and oregano for about 8 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in sour cream, chopped green chilies, and vinegar until mixed. Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese.
- Melt margarine in a small skillet over low heat and dip each tortilla for about 30 seconds until softened.
- Place each tortilla on a baking sheet and fill with about 1/3 cup of the beef and cheese mixture. Fold in the sides and top/bottom to seal.
- Bake for 15 minutes until golden and crispy. Serve warm.
Notes
For a healthier option, substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream and ground turkey for beef.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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