Golden, crispy, and filled to the brim with flavor, these Beef & Cheese Chimichangas are wrapped in flaky Rodriguez Bakery tortillas and fried to perfection. Served with fluffy yellow rice, creamy refried beans, and fresh toppings, they’re a bold and satisfying Tex-Mex classic that turns any meal into a fiesta.
Ingredients:
For the Chimichangas:
8 Rodriguez Bakery flour tortillas (burrito-size)
1 lb ground beef
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
½ cup salsa or enchilada sauce (optional, for extra moisture)
Vegetable oil, for frying
To Garnish:
Sour cream
Chopped tomato
Fresh chopped cilantro
Lime wedges
For Serving:
Mexican-style yellow rice
Refried beans
Guacamole (optional)
Instructions:
1. Cook the Filling:
In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onion until soft (about 3 to 4 minutes). Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds. Stir in ground beef, breaking it up as it browns. Once fully cooked, drain excess grease. Season with chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir in salsa or enchilada sauce if using, then remove from heat and let cool slightly.
2. Assemble the Chimichangas:
Lay out the Rodriguez Bakery tortillas. Spoon 2 to 3 tablespoons of beef mixture into the center of each tortilla. Top with shredded cheese. Fold the sides over the filling, then roll up tightly like a burrito.
3. Fry Until Golden:
Heat ½ inch of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, carefully place chimichangas seam-side down. Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
4. Plate and Garnish:
Serve chimichangas on a plate with a scoop of yellow rice and a generous helping of refried beans. Top with sour cream, diced tomato, chopped cilantro, and a wedge of lime on the side.
These crispy Beef & Cheese Chimichangas wrapped in Rodriguez Bakery tortillas are everything you love about Tex-Mex in one bite. Crunchy, savory, cheesy, and full of flavor. Serve them up with your favorite sides and enjoy the ultimate comfort meal.
