Beef and Cheese Chimichangas Recipe – Crispy, Cheesy, and Flavor-Packed Mexican-Style Favorite
Beef and Cheese Chimichangas are crispy, golden-fried or baked burritos filled with seasoned beef, refried beans, and melted cheese. A crunchy, cheesy Mexican-inspired favorite perfect for a hearty meal.
- Yield: 6 chimichangas
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Bake or Fry
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 oz taco seasoning packet
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1 cup refried beans
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- 6 large flour tortillas (burrito size)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for brushing or frying)
Instructions
- Cook Beef: Brown ground beef and onion in a skillet until fully cooked.
- Season: Drain excess fat, then add garlic, taco seasoning, and salsa. Simmer 3–4 minutes.
- Assemble: Spread refried beans on each tortilla, then add beef mixture and cheese.
- Roll: Fold sides and roll tightly into burritos.
- Cook: Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 18–20 minutes brushing with oil, or fry 2–3 minutes per side until crispy.
- Rest: Let cool for 2 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Seal tortillas tightly to prevent filling from leaking.
- Baking is lighter, frying gives extra crispiness.
- Serve with sour cream, guacamole, or salsa.