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A Tex-Mex classic featuring a savory ground beef and bean filling wrapped in a flour tortilla and fried to golden, crispy perfection. Serve it smothered in your favorite toppings for a truly satisfying meal.
For 4 servings
Prepare the Beef Filling
Assemble the Chimichangas
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A Tex-Mex classic featuring a savory ground beef and bean filling wrapped in a flour tortilla and fried to golden, crispy perfection. Serve it smothered in your favorite toppings for a truly satisfying meal.
This tex_mex recipe takes 45 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 968.99 calories per serving with 51.3g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for lunch or dinner.
Fry to Golden Perfection
Serve and Garnish
For a less indulgent option, bake the chimichangas at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crisp. You can also use an air fryer at 375°F (190°C) for 10-12 minutes.
Swap the ground beef for shredded chicken, pulled pork (carnitas), or seasoned ground turkey.
Make a vegetarian filling with black beans, pinto beans, corn, and sautéed bell peppers and onions.
Incorporate finely diced jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne pepper into the beef mixture for an extra spicy kick.
The ground beef provides high-quality protein, which is essential for building and repairing tissues, supporting muscle mass, and maintaining overall body function.
Carbohydrates from the flour tortilla and fiber from the refried beans offer a source of sustained energy to fuel your day.
Beef is a significant source of heme iron, a type of iron that is easily absorbed by the body. Iron is crucial for forming red blood cells and preventing anemia.
A single homemade beef chimichanga, before toppings, contains approximately 600-750 calories, depending on the size of the tortilla and the fat content of the beef. The frying process adds a significant number of calories from the absorbed oil.
As a deep-fried dish, a traditional chimichanga is high in calories and fat and is best enjoyed as an occasional treat. To make it healthier, you can bake or air-fry it instead of deep-frying, use lean ground beef or chicken, and load up on fresh toppings like salsa and lettuce.
The main difference is the cooking method. A burrito is a soft, un-fried tortilla wrapped around a filling. A chimichanga is essentially a burrito that has been deep-fried until it's golden and crispy on the outside.
Yes, you can prepare the filling and assemble the chimichangas (without frying) up to a day in advance. Store them tightly wrapped in the refrigerator. Fry them just before you're ready to serve for the best crispy texture.
To prevent sogginess, ensure the filling is not too wet and has cooled down before assembling. Fry at the correct oil temperature and drain on a wire rack. Serve immediately after frying, as they will lose their crispness as they sit.