Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, pepper jack, etc.)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 4 large flour tortillas
- Cooking oil for frying
- Toothpicks (optional)
Instructions
- Cook ground beef with onions and spices until fragrant.
- Mix in cheese to create the filling.
- Roll the mixture in flour tortillas and secure with toothpicks.
- Fry or bake until golden and crisp.
Notes
Serve with sour cream, guacamole, or salsa for added flavor. Best enjoyed fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Deep-frying or baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: None
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg