A delicious Mexican-inspired meal featuring crispy fried tortillas filled with a savory beef and bean mixture.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef lean
- 1 can refried beans 15 ounces
- 1 packet taco seasoning 1 ounce
- 8 pieces tortillas large, flour
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 2 cups oil for frying
- 1/2 cup sour cream for serving
- 1/2 cup salsa for serving
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned, about 6-8 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the refried beans and taco seasoning to the beef, stirring to combine. Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes.
- Place a spoonful of the beef and bean mixture onto each tortilla, sprinkle with cheddar cheese, and roll them up tightly.
- In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Carefully place the rolled tortillas in the oil and fry until golden brown on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Remove chimichangas from the oil and drain on paper towels. Serve with sour cream and salsa.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg