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Ultimate Beef and Cheese Chimichangas

Crispy beef and cheese chimichangas filled with seasoned ground beef, refried beans, and melted cheese. An easy, family-friendly Tex-Mex recipe perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Beef Filling
  • 1 lb Ground beef
  • 1 small Onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 packet Taco seasoning or homemade
  • 0.5 cup Salsa
Assembly
  • 1 cup Refried beans
  • 1.5 cups Shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
  • 6 pieces Large flour tortillas burrito size
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable oil for brushing or frying

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Baking Sheet or Frying Pan

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the ground beef with the diced onion until browned. Add garlic, taco seasoning, and salsa. Simmer for a few minutes, then remove from heat.
  2. Warm the tortillas. Spread refried beans in the center, top with beef mixture and shredded cheese.
  3. Fold the sides inward and roll tightly into chimichangas. Place seam-side down.
  4. Bake brushed with oil at 400°F (200°C) for 18–20 minutes or pan-fry until golden and crispy on all sides. Let rest briefly before serving.

Notes

Serve with sour cream, guacamole, or salsa. For a lighter version, bake instead of frying and use ground turkey or chicken.