Description
Experience the irresistible crunch and savory flavor of Shredded Beef Chimichangas, a delightful Mexican-inspired dish that will elevate your dinner table. With crispy tortillas enveloping tender, seasoned shredded beef mixed with zesty green chilies and spices, these chimichangas are perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners. Serve them with your favorite toppings like guacamole, sour cream, or fresh salsa for a customizable meal that caters to every palate. Not only are they easy to prepare, but you can also make a batch ahead of time and freeze them for quick meals later on. Enjoy this delicious blend of texture and taste that’s bound to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 batch Slow Cooker Shredded Mexican Beef
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large yellow onion (chopped)
- 4 ounces diced green chilies
- 8 regular size flour tortillas
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- Green chili salsa
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sauté onions until softened, then add diced green chilies.
- Stir in flour, salt, cumin, and garlic powder; cook for another minute.
- Combine shredded beef, green chili salsa, and beef broth; simmer until slightly thickened.
- Warm tortillas in the microwave until pliable.
- Fill each tortilla with the beef mixture and roll tightly; secure with toothpicks.
- Heat frying oil until shimmering; fry chimichangas seam-side down until golden brown.
- Drain excess oil on paper towels; serve hot with your choice of toppings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 50mg