Cheesy Chimichangas

Name: Cheesy Chimichangas
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 1 dozen.
Cuisine: Mexican Dinners, Mexican Recipes
Ingredients: 1-1/2 pounds ground beef; 2 large onions, chopped; 2 teaspoon garlic salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 12 flour tortillas (6 inches), warmed; Canola oil; 1 jar (16 ounces) salsa, divided; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided; 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided; Shredded lettuce and chopped tomatoes; Sour cream and guacamole, optional

When I was growing up, our family would travel from our home in New York to visit Grandma in Arizona. That's where I first sampled these chimichangas. My husband loves them.—Deborah Martin, Grand Prairie, Texas

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
2 large onions, chopped
2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
12 flour tortillas (6 inches), warmed
Canola oil
1 jar (16 ounces) salsa, divided
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
Shredded lettuce and chopped tomatoes
Sour cream and guacamole, optional

Directions

In a large skillet, cook beef and onions over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in garlic salt and pepper.
Brush one side of each tortilla with oil. Spoon 1/4 cup beef mixture off-center on oiled side of tortillas. Top with 1 tablespoon each of salsa, cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese. Fold sides and ends over filling and roll up. Secure with toothpicks; place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Brush with oil
Bake, uncovered, at 450° for 10-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Sprinkle with remaining cheeses. Bake 2-3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Remove toothpicks.
Serve chimichangas on a bed of lettuce and tomato. Spoon remaining salsa over chimichangas. Serve with sour cream and guacamole if desired.

Timely Tip: Keep a batch of Cheesy Chimichangas in the freezer. Assemble as directed and freeze in an airtight container up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator, brush with oil and bake as directed.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 338 calories, 19g fat (10g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 955mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 22g protein.

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maball

Aug 2, 2014

Quick, delicious, and lovely. Used ground turkey and added 2/3 package of taco seasoning. Even my kids liked it which is saying a lot! Yummy!!!
lydiawoz

Nov 14, 2011

These chimichangas are very good. The only change I made was to add a little taco sauce and taco seasoning to the ground beef mixture. (also used half ground turkey and half ground beef) I will definitely make these again. Thanks for a great recipe!
mommy2009

Jan 3, 2011

Chimichangas are usually deep fried; these taste great baked.