chimichangas recipe
A delicious recipe for homemade chimichangas, crispy flour tortillas filled with seasoned ground beef and beans, then deep-fried to perfection.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground beef
- 1 cup Refried beans
- 1 tsp Chili powder
- 0.5 tsp Cumin
- 12 count Flour tortillas
- 2 cups Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain off any excess fat.
- Stir in the refried beans, chili powder, and cumin. Cook for 5 minutes, or until heated through.
- Fill each tortilla with about 1/2 cup of the beef mixture.
- Fold the tortillas in half, then fold the edges to seal.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Fry the chimichangas for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve immediately with your favorite toppings.
Notes
For a spicier chimichanga, add more chili powder or a pinch of cayenne pepper.