Beef and Cheese Chimichangas
These Beef and Cheese Chimichangas are crispy, cheesy, and so easy to make in the oven. Flour tortillas are filled with seasoned ground beef, refried beans, salsa, and melted cheese, then baked until golden brown. This is a simple Tex-Mex dinner that tastes like comfort food and is perfect for a family meal.
Servings: 6
Calories: 492kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning 1 oz
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1 cup refried beans
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese shredded or Mexican blend cheese
- 6 large flour tortillas burrito-size
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Put the ground beef and diced onion in a large skillet and cook over medium heat until the beef is browned and the onion is soft.
- Drain any extra grease, then stir in the garlic, taco seasoning, and salsa.
- Cook the beef mixture for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring until everything is combined and heated through.
- Spread refried beans down the center of each tortilla, then add the beef mixture and shredded cheese on top.
- Fold in the sides of each tortilla and roll it up tightly like a burrito.
- Place the chimichangas seam-side down on a baking sheet and brush the tops with vegetable oil.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, flipping once, until golden brown and crispy.
Notes
- For a stovetop version, cook the chimichangas seam-side down in a skillet with oil for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until crispy.
- Let the chimichangas rest for 2 minutes before serving so the filling sets slightly.
Nutrition
Calories: 492kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 1300mg | Potassium: 350mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 968IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 282mg | Iron: 4mg