Name: Baked Beef Chimichangas
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8 Servings
Cuisine: Mexican

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February 17, 2026

These Beef Chimichangas are a family favorite, easy Mexican recipe that will have them going back for more. If you love Mexican Food, you will adore this recipe. It tastes like your favorite Mexican restaurant but you make it at home. Chimichangas are a well loved, deep-fried Tex-Mex dish. Similar to burritos, chimichangas have cheese, meat, beans and rice wrapped up inside a tortilla.

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Baked Beef Chimichangas

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Ingredients

WarningMilk and 5 other allergens identified

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Instructions

Combine the beef and salsa thoroughly. Measure out a 1/2 cup of meat per tortillas. Wrap up the tortillas burrito style, folding in the sides first, tuck in the bottom, and roll it up.

Spray lightly with cooking spray or brush with canola oil.

Bake at 400 degrees F for 10-15 minutes until browned and crispy on the outside.

Serve with rice, beans, and sour cream, hot sauce, and queso fresco.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Tortilla Sealing Technique 🌯
When folding chimichangas, use a beaten egg wash to help seal edges perfectly and prevent unraveling during baking.
Beef Moisture Control 💦
Pat beef dry before seasoning to ensure proper browning and prevent excess moisture that can make your chimichangas soggy.
Crispy Baked Exterior Hack 🥣
Brush tortillas with a light layer of olive oil and sprinkle with a small amount of cornstarch to achieve a crispy golden exterior without deep frying.
Flavor Layering Technique 🌶️
Mix your hot sauce directly into the beef while cooking to create deeper, more integrated flavor throughout the filling.
Queso Fresco Melting Pro Tip 🧀
Crumble queso fresco inside the chimichanga before sealing to create pockets of melty, creamy cheese throughout.

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Hi! I’m Christina… welcome to my kitchen! It’s so nice to meet you! I share tried and true recipes that anyone can make. I believe, if you can read, you can cook.