Crispy Beef Cheese Chimichangas (Print Version)
Beef and cheddar cheese blend, wrapped in tortillas, fried until crisp. Savory, golden, and satisfying.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 pound lean ground beef
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1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
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6 large flour tortillas
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1 medium onion, diced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon chili powder
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Salt to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper to taste
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Vegetable oil for frying
# Instructions:
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Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and golden brown.
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Add minced garlic and ground beef to the skillet. Cook, breaking up the beef with a spoon, until browned and cooked through.
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Stir in cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly to combine and allow flavors to develop.
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Remove skillet from heat and blend in shredded cheddar cheese until evenly melted into the beef mixture.
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Spoon beef and cheese filling onto each flour tortilla. Roll tightly, folding in the ends to encase the filling.
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Heat additional vegetable oil in a deep skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat. Place prepared chimichangas seam-side down into the oil. Fry until golden brown and crisp, about 3 to 4 minutes per side.
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Transfer cooked chimichangas to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve hot with salsa or guacamole if desired.
# Notes:
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Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying to achieve a crispy texture without absorbing excess oil.