Mini beef chimichangas are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for parties or potlucks, and they can also be made ahead of time and frozen. Chimi's are typically filled with a seasoned beef filling, but you can also use other fillings, such as chicken, pork, or vegetables. The chimichangas are then rolled up in a tortilla and deep-fried or baked until crispy. Serve with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, guacamole, and salsa and you are ready to enjoy a delicious treat!
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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
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
This recipe came from my favorite cookbook. It's called Step by Step cooking; Italian, Mexican and Chinese recipes. Hope you enjoy this as much as we do.
Provided by Miss Meliss
Categories Meat
Time 1h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Remove casing from chorizo. Heat large skillet over high heat until hot. Reduce heat to medium. Brown chorizo 6 to 8 minute.
- Add beef. brown 6 to 8 minute
- Add onion, garlic, and cumin. Cook 4 minute or until onion is soft. Discard fat.
- Stir in tomato sauce. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 15 minute.
- Uncover, increase heat to med. Cook until liquid has evaporated.
- Warm tortillas.
- Place 1/4 cup meat mixture on bottom half of 1 tortilla. Sprinkle with 1 tbs. cheese. Roll up folding the sides inches Repeat with remaining tortillas.
- Heat 1 inches oil in skillet over medium high heat.
- Fry 2 or 3 chimichangas at a time for 2 or 3 minute until golden brown on all sides.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 565.1, Fat 32.7, SaturatedFat 13.3, Cholesterol 93.2, Sodium 1083.7, Carbohydrate 35, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 3.4, Protein 31.2
MINI CHIMICHANGAS
Wish your guests "Feliz Navidad" with this south-of-the-border specialty! Hearty enough to serve as a meal, these flavorful and filling wraps draw raves whenever I serve them.-Kathy Rogers, Hudson, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 1h15m
Yield 7 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in taco seasoning and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; cool slightly., In a large bowl, combine the cheese, sour cream and chiles. Stir in beef mixture. Place an egg roll wrapper on work surface with a point facing you. Place 1/3 cup filling in center. Fold bottom third of wrapper over filling; fold in sides. , Brush top point with egg white; roll up to seal. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling. (Keep remaining egg roll wrappers covered with waxed paper to avoid drying out.), In a deep cast-iron or electric skillet, heat 1 in. oil to 375°. Fry chimichangas on each side or until golden brown, 1-1/2 minutes . Drain on paper towels. Serve warm with salsa and sour cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 608mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 16g protein.
MINI BEEF CHIMICHANGAS
I made these the first time with some leftover roast meat. I wanted to jazz up the leftovers and here is what transpired! My husband and I love these little, golden, crisp chimis! We make them for parties all the time. This is excellent served with guacamole, or alone! -Danielle Luaders, Clever, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 35m
Yield 20 mini chimichangas.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine first 9 ingredients. Stir in cooked beef. , Place 1/4 cup filling in center of 1 egg roll wrapper. (Keep remaining wrappers covered with a damp paper towel until ready to use.) Fold bottom corner over filling. Fold sides toward center over filling. Moisten remaining corner with water; roll up tightly to seal. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling., In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry chimichangas in batches until golden brown, 1-2 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm with guacamole if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 423mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 13g 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:
- To make the perfect chimichanga, use a large flour tortilla and fill it with a generous amount of seasoned beef, cheese, and your favorite toppings.
- Be sure to fold the tortilla tightly and fry it in hot oil until it is golden brown and crispy.
- Serve the chimichangas with your favorite dipping sauce, such as salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.
- For a healthier version, you can bake the chimichangas instead of frying them.
- To make the chimichangas ahead of time, assemble them and freeze them. When you are ready to eat them, simply thaw them and fry them until they are heated through.
Conclusion:
Mini beef chimichangas are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are perfect for parties and potlucks, and they can also be made ahead of time and frozen. With so many different ways to make them, there is sure to be a recipe that everyone will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give mini beef chimichangas a try!
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