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Crispy Beef Chimichangas Recipe

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This Perfect Crispy Beef Cheese Chimichangas recipe combines seasoned ground beef, refried beans, and cheese wrapped in crispy baked tortillas. Baked to golden perfection, these chimichangas are topped with warm tomato sauce, sour cream, and fresh cilantro for a satisfying Tex-Mex meal that’s easy to prepare and delicious to eat.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • ½ cup diced onion
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 15-ounce can refried beans
  • 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
  • 1 15-ounce can tomato sauce
  • 1 4.5-ounce can green chilies
  • 1 jalapeno, minced
  • 8 10-inch flour tortillas
  • Wooden toothpicks
  • 1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese or Colby Jack
  • Vegetable oil (for brushing)
  • Cilantro and sour cream for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the chimichangas until crispy and golden.
  2. Brown the Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the lean ground beef until fully cooked and no longer pink, breaking it apart for even cooking.
  3. Sauté Vegetables: Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the beef and cook for 3 minutes until the onions soften and become translucent.
  4. Add Spices: Stir in the chili powder, cumin, and dried oregano, cooking for an additional minute to release their flavors and fully coat the meat and vegetables.
  5. Combine Beans and Sauces: Mix in the refried beans, 8-ounce can of tomato sauce, and green chilies. Cook the mixture until it thickens slightly, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  6. Warm Tortillas: Gently warm the flour tortillas to make them pliable and easier to roll without tearing.
  7. Assemble Chimichangas: Spoon the filling evenly onto each tortilla, then fold and roll them tightly. Secure the ends with wooden toothpicks to keep them closed during baking.
  8. Prepare for Baking: Place the chimichangas seam side down on a greased baking sheet. Brush the tops lightly with vegetable oil to help them crisp up in the oven.
  9. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the tortillas are crisp and golden brown.
  10. Warm Remaining Sauce: While the chimichangas bake, heat the remaining 15-ounce can of tomato sauce until warm to use as a topping.
  11. Serve: Remove toothpicks, then serve the chimichangas topped with warm tomato sauce, shredded cheese, sour cream, and fresh cilantro. Enjoy immediately while hot and crispy.

Notes

  • Use lean ground beef for a healthier option that reduces excess fat.
  • Be sure to warm tortillas before rolling to prevent cracking.
  • Brush with oil before baking to achieve a crispy texture similar to frying but with less fat.
  • Customize the spice level by adjusting chili powder and jalapeno quantity.
  • To make it vegetarian, substitute ground beef with sautéed mushrooms or textured vegetable protein and use vegetarian refried beans.

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