BAKED BEEF CHIMICHANGAS
These Mexican rolls are an easy, any day of the week meal packed full of flavor and make for the perfect comfort food!
INGREDIENTS
Flour tortillas (any shape or size - depends on how many chimichangas you want as a result)
500 grams ground beef
1 small diced onion
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
1 cup salsa (any brand works)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 cup shredded cheese (you can use any kind of cheese, or a mix of different cheeses)
4 tablespoons butter
Salt and pepper to taste
Toppings and sides:
Sour cream
Diced tomatoes
Salsa
PREPARATION
1. Preheat oven to 200°C
2. Heat a saucepan and add a tablespoon of butter to it, then drop the diced onions, stirring until soft and translucent.
3. Add ground beef, seasoning with salt and pepper, moving and stirring the mixture until the beef has completely browned.
4. Mix cooked beef, vinegar, salsa, cumin, oregano, and cheese in a bowl until ingredients are evenly combined.
5. Next, Place a couple of spoonfuls of the beef mixture in the center of each tortilla (again, it depends on the size of the bread used).
6. Fold opposite sides over filling, then roll it up from the bottom and place seam-side down on a baking sheet on a tray.
7. Brush the chimichangas on the baking tray with the melted butter and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
8. Garnish with toppings if desired, or serve it with the toppings and dips on the side.
Notes:
This is one of the easiest go-to recipes at home when I have leftover avocado or soon to expire sour cream that I want to use and decide to go the Mexican route!
Chimichangas are traditionally fried, but baking them is the healthier and (in my opinion) tastier option.
