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Crispy Beef Chimichangas for Easy Dinner Ideas

Crispy Beef Chimichangas for Easy Dinner Ideas

These Crispy Beef Chimichangas for Easy Dinner Ideas feature seasoned ground beef and melted cheese tucked into a golden, crunchy tortilla.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican-American
Calories: 580
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Beef Filling
  • 1 lb ground beef 85/15 lean
  • 1 small yellow onion finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp taco seasoning mild or hot
  • 0.25 cup beef broth low sodium
Assembly
  • 4 large flour tortillas burrito size
  • 1.5 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil for sealing
Frying
  • 2 cups vegetable oil for frying

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • tongs
  • Deep Fryer Or Heavy Pot
  • Paper Towels

Method
 

Prepare Filling
  1. Brown the ground beef and diced onion in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the meat is no longer pink.
  2. Drain any excess grease from the skillet to ensure the filling isn't too oily.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic, taco seasoning, and beef broth, simmering for 5 minutes until the liquid has evaporated.
Assemble and Fry
  1. Lay a tortilla flat and place a scoop of the beef mixture and a generous sprinkle of cheese in the center.
  2. Fold in the sides of the tortilla and roll it up tightly like a burrito, securing the edge with a little oil or a toothpick.
  3. Heat the frying oil in a heavy pot to 350°F and carefully lower the chimichangas into the hot oil.
  4. Fry for 2–3 minutes per side until the exterior is deep golden brown and exceptionally crunchy.
  5. Remove with tongs and drain on paper towels before serving hot.

Notes

For a lighter version, you can brush these with oil and air fry at 400°F for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through. Always ensure your oil is hot before frying to prevent the tortillas from absorbing too much grease.