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Crispy Cheesy Beef Chimichangas

Crispy Cheesy Beef Chimichangas for Ultimate Comfort Food

Delicious Crispy Cheesy Beef Chimichangas bring comfort and flavor to your table, making them the perfect dinner choice.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 chimichangas
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican-American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 lb Ground Beef use lean ground beef
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic fresh minced
  • 1 packet Taco Seasoning or homemade blend
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese shredded
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese shredded
For the Wrap
  • 4 large Flour Tortillas whole wheat or corn available
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil or Butter for spraying or brushing

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • microwave

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef and diced yellow onion over medium heat for 6-7 minutes.
  3. Add minced garlic and taco seasoning, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Reduce heat to low, mix in cream cheese and half of the shredded cheeses until melted.
  5. Warm tortillas in the microwave for about 20 seconds.
  6. Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of beef filling onto each tortilla, fold the sides, and roll tightly.
  7. Place chimichangas seam-side down on the baking sheet and lightly spray with olive oil or brush with melted butter.
  8. Bake for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden brown.
  9. If desired, sprinkle remaining cheese over chimichangas in the last 2 minutes of baking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1chimichangaCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F for best results.

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