Description
Deliciously crispy and stuffed, these homemade chimichangas bring Tex-Mex flavor to your kitchen, perfect for a crowd-pleaser meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8–10 inch flour tortillas
- 1–1½ cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- ½ cup salsa or enchilada sauce
- 1–2 cups shredded chicken or seasoned ground beef or spiced beans
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare a filling by mixing chicken, beef, or beans with cheese and salsa.
- Warm tortillas briefly in a skillet to make them pliable.
- Place filling near one edge of the tortilla, fold sides in, and roll tightly.
- For frying, heat oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry chimichangas until golden, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- For baking, brush with oil and bake at 425°F (220°C) for 15-20 minutes, flipping once.
Notes
Use a wire rack for draining fried chimichangas to prevent sogginess. Adjust filling to create vegetarian or gluten-free options.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying or Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg