The BEST-EVER Beef Chimichanga

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt offers similar creaminess with fewer calories.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is leaner while ground chicken is often less expensive.

flour tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: corn tortillas

Whole wheat adds fiber, while corn tortillas are often cheaper.

Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet; sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper; cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.

Remove from heat and mix in shredded cheddar cheese until melted.

Warm flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.

Place a portion of the beef mixture in the center of each tortilla.

Fold in the sides and roll tightly to enclose the filling.

Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Carefully add chimichangas to the hot oil, frying until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.

Serve hot with sour cream, guacamole, lettuce, and tomato.

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