WHAT YOU NEED
Ingredients
Ingredients adjusted for 4 servings
- 4 large tortillas
- 400 g minced beef
- 1 cup refried beans
- 1 cup cheese
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salsa and sour cream
Equipment
- Chopping board
- Mixing bowl
- Cooking spoon
- Suitable pan or pot
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Mexican · Lunch · Dinner
Beef Chimichanga
Crisp folded tortillas filled with seasoned beef, beans and cheese.
⏱ 45 minPrep 25 minCook 20 min👨🍳 4 servings★ 4.7Medium
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STEP BY STEP
Method
- 1
Cook beef with spices.
- 2
Spread beans on tortillas.
- 3
Add beef and cheese.
- 4
Fold securely.
- 5
Bake or shallow-fry until crisp and serve with salsa.
Nutrition note
Nutrition varies with portions and ingredient brands.
WHAT I LEARNED
Kitchen knowledge
A tight fold prevents filling from escaping.
SAFETY FIRST
Kitchen safety
Adult supervision is needed for frying; baking is the safer option.
