When I first made mini beef chimichangas, I was really excited about it. As I heard that this chimichanga is one of the famous dishes in most of the bars in Mexico, and being a party freak, I have a crush on this dish. So somehow, I managed to put on my apron today and enjoy the pleasure of making.
As I heard that this chimichanga is one of the famous dishes in most of the bars in Mexico, and being a party freak, I have a crush on this dish. I bet you will love making this at home if you love Mexican food!
Scrumptious Mini Beef Chimichangas Recipe
Chimichangas are one of my favourite comfort food. I created this mini beef chimichangas recipe so I can enjoy the, in little servings. It helps me monitor my food intake.
Ingredients
Chimichanga Ingredients
- 1 medium red onion - diced
- 2 medium serrano chilis - chopped
- 3 medium avocado - ripe
- ¼ cup lime juice - fresh
- ¼ cup cilantro (coriander) - chopped
- 3 cloves garlic - diced
- 3 medium tomato - diced
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch ground black pepper
- 12 small flour tortillas
- 1 liter canola oil
- 1 ½ cup Colby Jack cheese - shredded
Beef Filling Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 pounds ground beef (minced beef)
- 6 ounces tomato paste
- 1 medium red onion - sliced
- 2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 4 teaspoon chili powder (chilli powder in British English)
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch ground black pepper
Instructions
- Slice each avocado in half.
- Now take a bowl.
- Smash the avocado and add the onion, chilies, lime juice, cilantro, tomatoes, garlic and combine them together.
- Then season it with salt and pepper.
- Cover with a plastic wrap and set in the refrigerator for few hours.
- Now layout Tortillas, add 1⁄8 cup of cheese on each.
- Then in a deep fryer, heat oil to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Meanwhile, in a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sauté the onion until translucent.
- Then, stir the ground beef, chili powder, cumin, tomato paste, celery salt, salt and pepper until it turns brown.
- Now divide the meat mixture into the equal amount and put the mixture in the centre of each tortilla.
- Then fold the tortilla into a compact packet shape and secure it using a round toothpick.
- Now deep fry the chimichangas in the deep fryer until they turn golden brown.
- When it is done, place it on the plate and remove the toothpick before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 3027.5kcalCarbohydrates: 62.5gProtein: 66.5gFat: 283.9gSaturated Fat: 46.9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 59.6gMonounsaturated Fat: 164gTrans Fat: 4.1gCholesterol: 223.4mgSodium: 2172.9mgPotassium: 2100.4mgFiber: 14.5gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 2138.7IUVitamin C: 38.4mgCalcium: 470.5mgIron: 11mg
How did this recipe turn out for you?We’re eager to hear your thoughts!