Crispy Beef Cheese Chimichangas (Printable Version)

Crunchy chimichangas stuffed with savory beef and melted cheddar, perfect for hearty meals and easy entertaining.

# Ingredients:

→ Filling

01 - 450 g lean ground beef
02 - 1 medium onion, finely diced (about 150 g)
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
05 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
06 - Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste

→ Cheese

07 - 120 g shredded sharp cheddar cheese

→ Wraps

08 - 4 large flour tortillas (approx. 25 cm diameter)

→ Frying

09 - Vegetable oil for frying (about 500 ml)

# Steps:

01 - Finely dice the onion and mince the garlic cloves. Set aside to streamline the cooking process.
02 - Heat a tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for approximately 8 minutes, stirring frequently until golden and sweet but not browned.
03 - Add minced garlic and ground beef to the skillet. Break the meat apart with a spoon and cook over medium heat until fully browned with no pink remaining, about 7-10 minutes.
04 - Sprinkle cumin and chili powder evenly over the beef mixture. Stir thoroughly to distribute spices. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
05 - Remove skillet from heat. Fold shredded sharp cheddar cheese into the warm beef mixture until melted and creamy to prevent leakage during frying.
06 - Lay each flour tortilla flat. Spoon an even amount of filling into the center. Fold sides inward, then roll up tightly, tucking ends underneath to fully enclose the filling.
07 - Pour oil to a depth of approximately 2 cm in the skillet and heat to 175°C. Carefully place chimichangas seam side down in oil. Fry for 3-4 minutes per side until all sides are golden brown and crisp, turning with tongs.
08 - Transfer fried chimichangas to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil. Serve immediately with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole as desired.

# Notes:

01 - Chimichangas freeze well; allow to cool, then store in airtight containers for up to three days refrigerated or longer frozen.
02 - Avoid overfilling to prevent bursting during frying; tightly roll and secure seams.
03 - An air fryer can be used for a lower-fat alternative with crisp results.

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