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    Beef Chimichangas

    Flour tortillas stuffed with seasoned beef and cheese, rolled, and fried until crisp and golden.

    ⏱ 20 minPrep time
    🔥 15 minCook time
    🍽 4Servings
    🏷 DinnerCategory
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    Beef Chimichangas - crispy fried chimichangas with beef and cheese

    Chimichangas are the Tex-Mex indulgence that takes the burrito one step further — flour tortillas stuffed with seasoned beef and cheese, then fried until the shell is golden and shatteringly crisp. They’re the deep-fried crown jewel of Tex-Mex menus.

    Chef Emily presents Beef Chimichangas

    The deep-fried burrito

    Flour tortillas stuffed with seasoned beef and cheese, fried until golden and crisp — the Tex-Mex chimichanga.

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    Step by stepInstructions

    1. Brown the beef in a skillet, breaking it up, about 5 minutes. Stir in the taco seasoning and water and simmer 5 minutes.
    2. Warm the tortillas. Spread a spoonful of refried beans down the center of each, then add the beef and cheese.
    3. Fold the sides in and roll tightly into burritos. Secure with toothpicks and chill 15 minutes.
    4. Heat 1 inch of oil to 375°F (190°C).
    5. Fry the chimichangas 2-3 minutes per side until golden and crisp. Drain and serve with the toppings.

    💡 Chef tips & storage

    Chill the filled burritos for 15 minutes before frying so they hold together. Serve with sour cream, guacamole, and a squeeze of lime.

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    Recipe details

    Prep20 min
    Cook15 min
    Servings4
    CategoryDinner
    PublishedAugust 16, 2026
    Emily — the cook behind My Comfort Recipes

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    Hi, I'm Emily — the cook behind My Comfort Recipes. Simple, tested comfort food for real weeknights, written down the way grandma would. Pull up a chair. More about me →

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