Baked Baja Beef Chimichangas

Jun 09, 2023June 9, 20230 12
Baked Baja Beef Chimichangas Recipe for a Tasty Dinner
in Dinner

Prep

30 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

10 -12 flour tortillas
6 tablespoons melted butter
2 lbs lean ground beef
1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
1 can diced green chilies
2 garlic cloves , crushed
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes ( more or less to taste )
1/2 teaspoon salt ( more or less to taste )
shredded lettuce
chopped tomato
grated cheese
sour cream
salsa

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
10-12
Calories
550
Sugar
2g
Fat
34g
A chimichanga is a popular Tex-Mex dish that consists of a burrito or a tortilla filled with spicy and flavorful meat, rice, cheese, vegetables, and beans. This Baked Baja Beef Chimichangas recipe is a spin on the traditional deep-fried version of the dish, making it a bit healthier. The beef filling is seasoned with garlic, oregano, cumin, and crushed red pepper flakes, which give it a bold and tangy flavor. This dish is perfect for a family dinner and is sure to become a crowd-pleaser.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2.In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until it is browned through. Drain the excess fat.
3.Add in the garlic, oregano, cumin, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and the can of diced green chilies. Mix well.
4.Let the meat mixture simmer for about 5 minutes, and then stir in the distilled white vinegar. Once mixed, let it cook for another 5 minutes until it is heated through.
5.Remove the skillet from heat. Grease a large baking dish with 1 tablespoon of melted butter.
6.To assemble the chimichangas, place 1/4-1/2 cup of the beef mixture and 1 tablespoon of shredded cheese onto a tortilla. Fold in the sides and roll the tortilla up tightly.
7.Place the rolled tortilla seam-side down in the baking dish. Repeat until all of the beef and tortillas are used.
8.Brush melted butter on the top of each tortilla.
9.Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until the chimichangas are golden and crispy.
10.Serve the chimichangas with shredded lettuce, chopped tomato, sour cream, and salsa as desired.

PROS

Baked Baja Beef Chimichangas are a delicious and satisfying Tex-Mex dish perfect for a filling dinner.
They are easy to make, and leftovers can be reheated for lunch the next day.

CONS

This recipe may be high in calories and fat.
It is important to enjoy these chimichangas in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this recipe may not be the healthiest, it does have some health benefits. Ground beef is an excellent source of protein, and the diced green chilies add some Vitamin C to the dish. Tomatoes, lettuce, and salsa also contribute to the overall nutritional value of the dish.

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