Baked shredded beef chimichangas are a Tex-Mex fusion dish known for their crispy flour tortillas enveloping tender and flavorful shredded beef. If you're in search of an easy and delightful meal, this recipe guide will lead you through the steps of creating these delicious chimichangas. We'll provide you with all the necessary ingredients, detailed instructions, and tips to ensure your homemade baked shredded beef chimichangas turn out perfect.
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BEEF CHIMICHANGAS
The family requests this all the time. It is easy for my husband to make when I have to work late. Top with shredded cheese, lettuce, tomato, salsa, and sour cream.
Provided by Linda Peterson
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- Brown the ground beef, onion, garlic, taco seasoning, and oregano in a skillet over medium heat, breaking the meat up into crumbles as it cooks, about 8 minutes. Drain off excess fat. Stir in sour cream, chilies, and vinegar until well mixed. Remove from heat, and mix in the Cheddar cheese.
- Melt margarine in a small skillet over low heat. When melted, dip each tortilla into the margarine for about 30 seconds, or until soft. Place the softened tortilla onto a baking sheet, and fill with about 1/3 cup of the meat mixture. Fold the right and left sides of the tortilla over the filling, then the top and bottom, making an envelope that completely encloses the filling. Flip the tortilla seam side down on the baking sheet. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the tortilla is crisp, about 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 369.2 calories, Carbohydrate 15.8 g, Cholesterol 69.9 mg, Fat 25.4 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 19.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.1 g, Sodium 503.6 mg, Sugar 1.6 g
BEEF CHIMICHANGAS
My husband loves this beef chimichanga recipe! I often double the recipe and freeze the chimichangas individually to take out as needed. I serve them with shredded lettuce and sour cream. -Schelby Thompson, Camden Wyoming, Delaware
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 1 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the beans, onion, 1/2 cup tomato sauce, chili powder, garlic and cumin. , Spoon about 1/3 cup of beef mixture off-center on each tortilla. Fold edge nearest filling up and over to cover. Fold in both sides and roll up. Fasten with toothpicks. In a large saucepan, combine the chilies, peppers and remaining tomato sauce; heat through., In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat 1 in. of oil to 375°. Fry the chimichangas for 1-1/2 to 2 minutes on each side or until browned. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with cheese. Serve with sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 626 calories, Fat 41g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 1094mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 19g protein.
BAKED SHREDDED BEEF CHIMICHANGAS
My husband LOVES these. I came up with these with what I had on hand. I think they would be even better fried, but I am trying to be good. This is one of the best dinners I have made.
Provided by gingerkitten D
Categories Steak
Time 1h25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Put the steak, cumin seeds, cinnamon stick, and bullion in a saucepan and cover with water.
- Bring to a boil and allow to simmer until the meat shreds easily with a fork.
- (this takes longer with tough cuts of meat) Remove meat from liquid, shred and put aside.
- Strain liquid and set aside.
- Spray a large skillet with non-stick spray and add onions and garlic.
- Cook until the onions are translucent.
- Add chili powder, cumin, cinnamon, and cayenne and mix in well.
- Add salsa, chilies, and shredded meat and combine.
- Measure 1/2 cup of the meat cooking liquid and add to the mixture-- allow to simmer until the liquid is almost all absorbed.
- Spray a 13x9-inch glass baking dish with non-stick spray--give it a fairly heavy coating of spray.
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Warm your tortillas.
- Lay out one tortilla put 1/6 of the mixture in the center and fold up the bottom end.
- Top with 1/6 of the shredded cheese.
- Fold the right side and then the left and roll up the chimichanga.
- Put seam side down in the glass dish-- fold remaining 5 chimichangas.
- Coat all the chimichangas with a very liberal coating of spray, and put dish into oven.
- Bake for 10 minutes and then carefully turn the chimichangas, spray again, and return the dish to the oven.
- After 5 more minutes turn the chimichangas once more, give them a good spray and return to the oven for 5 more minutes.
- When the chimichangas are crisp and golden brown they are ready for eating.
- Put them on plates and top with lettuce, tomato, beans, sour cream, guacamole, or salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 521.1, Fat 18.6, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 106.5, Sodium 877.3, Carbohydrate 41.8, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 3.5, Protein 45.2
SHREDDED BEEF CHIMICHANGAS
Usually deep fried, chimichangas can also be oven-fried with less mess, fuss, and fat. Use the filling in burritos as well. You may also deep fry, if desired.
Provided by VARISSUL
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 3h10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place beef in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Pour in water. Cover, and cook for 30 minutes. Remove cover, and cook until liquid has evaporated, and beef is well browned, about 10 minutes. In a medium bowl, combine beef broth, red wine vinegar, chili powder and cumin. Pour over beef. Cover, and cook until meat is very tender, and pulls apart easily, about 2 hours. Allow to cool, then shred and mix with pan juices.
- Preheat oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
- Brush both sides of each tortilla with melted butter. Spoon shredded beef filling down center of each tortilla. Fold ends over filling, then fold sides to center to make a packet. Place chimichangas, seam side down, in a 9- by 13-inch baking pan.
- Bake in preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve with shredded cheese, sour cream and salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 714 calories, Carbohydrate 35.9 g, Cholesterol 151.1 mg, Fat 46.6 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 38 g, SaturatedFat 22.2 g, Sodium 1176.2 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
BAKED BAJA BEEF CHIMICHANGAS
This is an authentic 40 year-old recipe, and the filling will not taste the same as fast food style chimichangas. The only thing Americanized here is that the chimichangas are baked instead of fried. Caution: If you use leanest ground beef, the filling will seem dry. Serve lots of lettuce, tomatoes and other garnishes listed below with each chimichanga - they are important to this dish's all around flavors and textures.
Provided by Northwest Lynnie
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 33m
Yield 5-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Wrap tortillas in foil and warm in a 300* oven while making the filling.
- Brown ground beef and drain.
- Mix in vinegar and seasonings to the drained meat, but do not cook the mixture further.
- Remove tortillas from oven and increase oven temperature to 500*.
- Brush each side of tortilla with melted butter.
- Spoon about 1/4 cup ground beef filling onto center of each buttered tortilla.
- Fold in sides, then roll up tortilla from the bottom.
- Place seam-side down on a foil-lined and rimmed baking sheet.
- Bake at 500* for 8-10 minutes, until golden brown.
- Serve on a large bed of shredded lettuce and chopped tomatoes.
- Top with sour cream, shredded cheese, and salsa.
ROAST BEEF CHIMICHANGAS
Your family is sure to enjoy this fabulous homemade version of a restaurant favorite-and it's a terrific way to use up leftover roast beef. Writes Delia Kennedy from Deer Park, Washington, "These chimichangas are so good! They make a meal all by themselves."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute onion and garlic in oil for 1-2 minutes or until tender. Add the roast beef, olives, salsa and cumin. Cook and stir over medium heat for 4-6 minutes or until heated through. Stir in cheese. Remove from the heat., Spoon about 1/3 cup meat mixture off-center on each tortilla. Fold sides and ends over filling and roll up; secure with a toothpick. Repeat. , In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry chimichangas for 2-3 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Drain on paper towels. Discard toothpicks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 656 calories, Fat 45g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 639mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 21g protein.
BAKED SHREDDED BEEF CHIMICHANGAS RECIPE
Chimichangas have got to be in my top favorite foods. They are so full of flavor and texture, and everything you could ever want in a food.
Provided by Momma Cyd
Categories Main Course
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a medium sized mixing bowl add the cooked beef, salsa verde, and refried beans. Stir together.
- Spread 1/2 cup filling down the center of the tortilla. Fold each tortilla into a rectangular packet around the filling and place folded side down in a 9 x 13 inch dish.
- Spray each tortilla generously with nonstick cooking spray and bake for 15 minutes.
- Then turn over and cook for another 15 minutes.
- Top with cheese, tomatoes, sour cream, guacamole, and salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 475 kcal, Carbohydrate 31 g, Protein 27 g, Fat 27 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 89 mg, Sodium 1211 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 8 g, ServingSize 1 serving
BAKED BEEF AND BEAN CHIMICHANGAS RECIPE
Most chimichangas are fried, but these Ground Beef and Refried Bean Chimichangas are baked to crispy perfection. The perfect meal for any busy weeknight.
Provided by Steph Loaiza
Categories Main Course
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with the onion over medium-high heat.
- Drain grease.
- Add the refried beans and sauce, stirring until it is completely combined and warmed all the way through.
- Spoon the beef and bean mixture onto each tortilla (I spooned about 3 generous spoonfuls onto each)
- Top with cheese, and then roll it up.
- Place them all seam side down on a greased baking sheet.
- Brush melted butter over the top of each Chimichanga.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes (until the tops start to turn a golden brown).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 422 kcal, Carbohydrate 28 g, Protein 22 g, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 69 mg, Sodium 1113 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving
Tips:
- Choose the right cut of beef: Chuck roast, rump roast, or flank steak are all good choices for shredded beef chimichangas.
- Shred the beef against the grain: This will make the beef more tender.
- Use a flavorful marinade: The marinade will help to tenderize the beef and add flavor.
- Cook the beef until it is fall-apart tender: This will ensure that the beef is juicy and flavorful.
- Use a variety of fillings: In addition to shredded beef, you can also add beans, rice, vegetables, and cheese to your chimichangas.
- Fold the chimichangas tightly: This will help to prevent the filling from leaking out.
- Fry the chimichangas until they are golden brown: This will give them a crispy outer shell.
- Serve the chimichangas with your favorite toppings: Sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, and salsa are all popular choices.
Conclusion:
Baked shredded beef chimichangas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a few simple tips, you can make sure that your chimichangas turn out perfectly every time. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give baked shredded beef chimichangas a try!
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