When I was growing up, our family would travel from our home in New York to visit Grandma in Arizona. That's where I first sampled these chimichangas. My husband loves them.—Deborah Martin, Grand Prairie, Texas
Cheesy Chimichangas
Cheesy Chimichangas
Prep Time
25 min
Cook Time
15 min
Yield
1 dozen
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 pounds ground beef
- 2 large onions, chopped
- 2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 12 flour tortillas (6 inches), warmed
- Canola oil
- 1 jar (16 ounces) salsa, divided
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
- Shredded lettuce and chopped tomatoes
- Sour cream and guacamole, optional
Directions
- In a large skillet, cook beef and onions over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in garlic salt and pepper.
- Brush one side of each tortilla with oil. Spoon 1/4 cup beef mixture off-center on oiled side of tortillas. Top with 1 tablespoon each of salsa, cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese. Fold sides and ends over filling and roll up. Secure with toothpicks; place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Brush with oil
- Bake, uncovered, at 450° for 10-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Sprinkle with remaining cheeses. Bake 2-3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Remove toothpicks.
- Serve chimichangas on a bed of lettuce and tomato. Spoon remaining salsa over chimichangas. Serve with sour cream and guacamole if desired.
Nutrition Facts
1 each: 338 calories, 19g fat (10g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 955mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 22g protein.
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