How To Make Beef Chimichanga (Quick And Easy)
Baked Beef Chimichangas are perfect for lunch or dinner. This meal features juicy, seasoned, browned ground beef, refried beans, gooey cheeses, & more. It is a fun & flavorful way to enjoy your next Mexican food night.
Servings: 5
Calories: 646cal
Cost: $10
Equipment
- 12" Skillet
- baking sheet
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs ground beef
- 1 yellow onion chopped
- 5 white tortilla wraps 12 inch
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 cup refried beans
- ½ cup red onion diced
- 1 cup tomatoes diced
- 2 ½ cups iceberg lettuce shredded
- 2 tbsp butter
Chimichanga Seasoning
- ½ tsp cumin
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp oregano
- ¼ tsp chili powder
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika or regular paprika
- ¼ tsp salt
Cilantro Lime Yogurt
- 1 cup Greek Yogurt or sour cream
- 3 tbsp cilantro
- 2 tsp lime juice
Instructions
- In a large skillet, combine 1 ½ lbs ground beef with 1 yellow onion chopped, seasonings - ½ tsp cumin, ¼ tsp garlic powder, ¼ tsp onion powder, ¼ tsp oregano, ¼ tsp chili powder, ¼ tsp smoked paprika, ¼ tsp salt. Fully cook on medium-high heat until browned. Drain any excess fat and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Dice the ½ cup red onion, 1 cup tomatoes , and shred 2 ½ cups iceberg lettuce .
- Lay out tortillas and add an even amount of refried beans to each.
- Add an even amount of seasoned ground beef to each.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on each.
- Top with about a tablespoon of red onion.
- Carefully roll the flour tortillas up one by one, making sure all of the ingredients are tucked tightly inside.
- Place folded side down on parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Brush each with melted butter and bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 25 minutes.
- Serve with Cilantro Greek Yogurt and a side of lettuce, tomato, and remaining red onion.
Notes
Nutritional values may vary and are meant to be a guide.
How to Store
You can refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. They will not be as good as day one but can be crisped up in the oven for 10 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Nutrition
Serving: 1chimichanga | Calories: 646cal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 133mg | Sodium: 911mg | Potassium: 640mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 937IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 308mg | Iron: 5mg