Ground Beef Chimichangas

If you’ve looked through my recipe index you’ll have noticed I have no shortage of burritos.  Chimichangas are very similar to burritos except once assembled they are deep fried. I don’t deep fry very often so I’ve devised another way to get the scrumptious crisp exterior I love about them.

There are numerous ways to fill chimichangas but this simple mixture of ground beef, onions, and salsa is the most often used.

Ground Beef Chimichangas

Recipe by Micha @ Cookin’ Mimi

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
• 1/4 cup salsa
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup shredded cheese. I like to use Colby Jack
• 4 burrito sized flour tortillas
• 1 to 2 Tablespoons oil
• Extra salsa for serving
• As desired: sour cream, guacamole

Cooking Directions

1. Brown ground beef, onion, and garlic over moderate heat.
2. Drain fat off if necessary.
3. Add salsa and salt and simmer for 10 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.
4. Warm tortillas until softened and pliable.
5. Divide the meat and cheese evenly among the tortillas.
6. Fold the tortillas where both ends are closes.
7. Brush with oil and cook in a hot skillet seam side down for 3 to 5 minutes. Flip and cook 3 to 5 minutes longer or until the chimichanga is golden and heated through.
8. Serve with extra salsa, sour cream or guacamole if desired.

 

 

 

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