Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning or homemade
- ½ cup salsa
- 1 cup refried beans
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese or Mexican blend
- 6 large flour tortillas, burrito-size
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil for brushing or frying
Instructions
- Cook ground beef and diced onion in a skillet over medium heat until meat is browned and onion is tender. Drain excess grease.
- Stir in garlic, taco seasoning, and salsa. Simmer 3–4 minutes.
- Spread a spoonful of refried beans down the center of each tortilla. Top with beef mixture and shredded cheese. Fold sides and roll tightly.
- Oven method: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C), place chimichangas seam-side down on a baking sheet, brush with oil, and bake 18–20 minutes, flipping once.
- Skillet method: Heat 2–3 tbsp oil in a skillet, cook chimichangas 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crisp.
- Let rest 2 minutes before serving. Add optional toppings like sour cream, guacamole, lettuce, or salsa.
Notes
- Oven-baked chimichangas are lighter, skillet-cooked are crispier.
- Can use your preferred taco seasoning mix or make your own for flavor customization.
- Serve with your favorite Tex-Mex toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking or Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican