Time: 35 minutes            Servings: 10

Chimichangas are a specialty of North Mexico. People from different regions make it according to their preferences. In this recipe, we are going to make Beef and Cheese Chimichangas. This dish is very crispy from the outside and soft from the inside. This version of Chimichangas is also very cheesy thanks to the taco blend cheese.

Beef and Cheese Chimichangas make up a very good dinner to have with your family and loved ones. It is prepared in few minutes only and it serves up to 10 people. It is served warm while the cheese I still melted. These Chimichangas are so scrumptious and worth trying. Enjoy!

INGRESTIENTS:

• 1 ½ lbs. Ground beef
• 1 Can refried beans
• ½ Medium chopped onion
• 2 tsp. Minced garlic
• 2 tsp. Chili powder
• 1 tsp. Cumin
• ½ tsp. Oregano
• 10 10-inch flour tortillas
• 24 oz. Tomato sauce
• 4 oz. Diced green chili in a can
• 4 oz. Chopped jalapenos in a can
• 1 ½ C. Shredded taco blend cheese
• Salt and pepper
• To fry : oil

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Place a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook it until it is no longer pink. Fain any excess fat.
2. Add in to the skillet beans, garlic, onion, half cup of tomato sauce, oregano, chili powder, cumin and salt and pepper. Cook these ingredients for 5 minutes lowering the heat to medium. Make sure to combine well.
3. Microwave the tortillas until they warm up.
4. Take a deep sided skillet and pour in about an inch of oil. Place it over medium-high heat.
5. Place the filling on the center of the tortillas. Make sure that the amount of filling is even. Place one end of the tortillas on the filling. Fold in the ends of the tortilla and close it by rolling to form a packet. To secure the tortilla bread, insert a toothpick inside.
6. Put the Chimichangas in the heated skillet. Fry them in oil until they are crispy and brown from all sides.
7. Place a paper towel on a tray or a plate. Remove them from the skillet and place them on your tray to drain.
8. Take a saucepan and place it over medium heat. Add in the rest of the tomato sauce, the green chilis, the jalapeno peppers and salt and pepper if desired. Heat this sauce until it is warm.
9. Place your Chimichangas on your serving plate and pour the sauce over them while it is still warm. Spread the shredded cheese on top.
10. Serve while it’s warm and enjoy!

Notes:

• You can have a side dish with these Chimichangas like Guacamole, salsa or rice.
• If you do not want to fry your Chimichangas, you are free to cook them in the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for a maximum of 20 minutes. Just make sure to wrap the filled tortillas with foil before placing them in the oven.
• These Chimichangas can also be cooked in the air fryer at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for a maximum of 10 minutes
• You can store these Chimichangas by wrapping them in plastic wrap and keeping them in the refrigerator for a maximum of 3 days. When you want to serve, reheat them in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit between 10 or 15 minutes.