Crispy golden burritos stuffed with juicy beef, melted cheese, and smothered in creamy queso sauce
🧀✨ Description
These massive chimichangas are stuffed with seasoned beef, beans, and cheese, then fried until ultra-crispy and finally drenched in rich, velvety queso.
Every bite is:
Crunchy on the outside 🌯
Juicy and cheesy inside 🧀
Smothered in creamy queso heaven 😍
🛒 Ingredients
🥩 Beef Filling
500g ground beef
1 small onion (chopped)
3 garlic cloves (minced)
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp chili powder
Salt & black pepper
½ cup salsa
½ cup black beans (optional)
🌯 Chimichanga Wraps
4–6 large flour tortillas
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup mozzarella or Monterey Jack
Toothpicks (to seal)
🧀 Queso Sauce
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp flour
1 ½ cups milk
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
½ tsp paprika
1 small jalapeño (optional, diced)
🛢️ For Frying
Vegetable oil (deep frying)
👨🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
🔥 1. Cook the beef
Heat a pan, cook onion + garlic until soft
Add ground beef and brown it well
Mix in spices, salsa, and beans
Simmer 5–7 minutes until thick and juicy
🌯 2. Assemble chimichangas
Lay tortilla flat
Add beef mixture + cheese in the center
Fold sides, roll tightly, secure with toothpicks
🛢️ 3. Fry until golden
Heat oil to 180°C (350°F)
Fry each chimichanga 3–5 minutes per side
Remove when crispy and golden brown
🧀 4. Make queso sauce
Melt butter, whisk in flour
Slowly add milk until thick
Stir in cheese + paprika + jalapeño
Cook until smooth and creamy
🌯 5. Serve
Pour hot queso all over chimichangas 😍
Optional toppings:
Sour cream
Guacamole
Jalapeños
Fresh cilantro
🔥 Nutrition (per chimichanga approx.)
Calories: 620–780 kcal
Protein: 32–38g 💪
Fat: 35–45g
Carbs: 45–55g
