Best 4 Shredded Beef Chimichangas Recipes
Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Mexican cuisine with our irresistible shredded beef chimichangas. These delectable treats are sure to tantalize your taste buds with their crispy exteriors, tender shredded beef filling, and an explosion of melted cheese. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of savory beef, gooey cheese, and a delightful combination of spices that will leave you craving more.
In this article, we present two variations of this classic dish: the traditional shredded beef chimichanga and a vegetarian version featuring flavorful black beans and roasted vegetables. Both recipes are crafted with fresh, high-quality ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, ensuring a delightful culinary experience for home cooks of all skill levels.
Our traditional shredded beef chimichanga recipe showcases the richness of tender shredded beef, slow-cooked to perfection and seasoned with an aromatic blend of spices. The beef is then nestled within a crispy tortilla, accompanied by melted cheese, and your favorite toppings.
For those seeking a vegetarian alternative, our black bean and roasted vegetable chimichanga offers a vibrant and flavorful twist. Tender black beans, roasted bell peppers, zucchini, and corn are combined with a zesty blend of spices, creating a satisfying filling that's both nutritious and delicious.
Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting your culinary journey, our shredded beef chimichangas are guaranteed to impress. So, gather your ingredients, let's embark on a taste adventure, and create these mouthwatering chimichangas in the comfort of your own kitchen!
SHREDDED BEEF CHIMICHANGAS
Usually deep fried, chimichangas can also be oven-fried with less mess, fuss, and fat. Use the filling in burritos as well. You may also deep fry, if desired.
Provided by VARISSUL
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 3h10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place beef in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Pour in water. Cover, and cook for 30 minutes. Remove cover, and cook until liquid has evaporated, and beef is well browned, about 10 minutes. In a medium bowl, combine beef broth, red wine vinegar, chili powder and cumin. Pour over beef. Cover, and cook until meat is very tender, and pulls apart easily, about 2 hours. Allow to cool, then shred and mix with pan juices.
- Preheat oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
- Brush both sides of each tortilla with melted butter. Spoon shredded beef filling down center of each tortilla. Fold ends over filling, then fold sides to center to make a packet. Place chimichangas, seam side down, in a 9- by 13-inch baking pan.
- Bake in preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve with shredded cheese, sour cream and salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 714 calories, Carbohydrate 35.9 g, Cholesterol 151.1 mg, Fat 46.6 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 38 g, SaturatedFat 22.2 g, Sodium 1176.2 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
SHREDDED BEEF OR PORK CHIMICHANGAS
This is the one recipe everybody asks me for. This recipe is an all day project. It is well worth the effort. If you have a large freezer, you'd probably fill it up with these. The kids can eat these when they come home from school, a quick dinner when you don't feel like cooking, etc. When I tripled this recipe I started at 10am and finished around 6pm. I made about 60 of these. I roll up the sleeves and make these about twice a year. There is always a family gathering on the night they come out fresh. Bet you can't eat just one!
Provided by Chef Booshman
Categories Roast Beef
Time 4h30m
Yield 10-20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cut meat into large chunks (3-4") and place in cooking pot. cover with water. Add all ingredients except for last three items.
- Bring to a boil then cover and cook on medium hear for at least two hours.
- After 2 hours, bring back to full boil with lid removed.
- While evaporating water, remove several pieces for pot and shred using two forks. When only +/- 1/2" of goop is left in the pot, remove from heat and return shredded meat back to the pot and blend with remaining slurry.
- Open a package of tortillas and place in microwave with a wet paper towel placed on top. Microwave on high for 1 minute.
- Place a tortilla on plate and spoon 1-2 Tblspn of meat at bottom of tortilla. Sprinkle with shredded cheese, chopped onion(optional) and roll up burrito style.
- Repeat with remaining tortillas until all the meat is used up.
- In large skillet, heat up 1-1/2" depth of oil to approximately 350 degrees. (If you put too much oil in the skillet or if it gets too hot, the chimis will begin to unravel). Cook until browned on each side (about 3 minutes). Drain on paper toweling.
- Eat'em while they're warm -- freeze the rest.
- Reheat frozen ones in the microwave on high for three minutes or place on rack in a preheated 450 degree oven for 8-10 minutes.
- Serve with chopped tomato, lettuce, cheese, sour cream (stuff you'd put on a taco).
BAKED SHREDDED BEEF CHIMICHANGAS
My husband LOVES these. I came up with these with what I had on hand. I think they would be even better fried, but I am trying to be good. This is one of the best dinners I have made.
Provided by gingerkitten D
Categories Steak
Time 1h25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Put the steak, cumin seeds, cinnamon stick, and bullion in a saucepan and cover with water.
- Bring to a boil and allow to simmer until the meat shreds easily with a fork.
- (this takes longer with tough cuts of meat) Remove meat from liquid, shred and put aside.
- Strain liquid and set aside.
- Spray a large skillet with non-stick spray and add onions and garlic.
- Cook until the onions are translucent.
- Add chili powder, cumin, cinnamon, and cayenne and mix in well.
- Add salsa, chilies, and shredded meat and combine.
- Measure 1/2 cup of the meat cooking liquid and add to the mixture-- allow to simmer until the liquid is almost all absorbed.
- Spray a 13x9-inch glass baking dish with non-stick spray--give it a fairly heavy coating of spray.
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Warm your tortillas.
- Lay out one tortilla put 1/6 of the mixture in the center and fold up the bottom end.
- Top with 1/6 of the shredded cheese.
- Fold the right side and then the left and roll up the chimichanga.
- Put seam side down in the glass dish-- fold remaining 5 chimichangas.
- Coat all the chimichangas with a very liberal coating of spray, and put dish into oven.
- Bake for 10 minutes and then carefully turn the chimichangas, spray again, and return the dish to the oven.
- After 5 more minutes turn the chimichangas once more, give them a good spray and return to the oven for 5 more minutes.
- When the chimichangas are crisp and golden brown they are ready for eating.
- Put them on plates and top with lettuce, tomato, beans, sour cream, guacamole, or salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 521.1, Fat 18.6, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 106.5, Sodium 877.3, Carbohydrate 41.8, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 3.5, Protein 45.2
CROCK POT SHREDDED BEEF FOR CHIMICHANGAS
I cooked Recipe #28148 and loved it. But...I have a father who is allergic to chicken. So I wanted to keep along the same lines of the chicken recipe, but make it beef. So one day I threw this together in a crock pot and it came out great. This meat can be used for tacos, enchiladas, etc as well. If you are wanting great baked beef chimichangas, please take this meat, and then follow Recipe #28148 remaining directions. (Including the other ingredients: oregano, cumin, cheese and green onions) It turns out tasty! Hope you like it as much as my family does.
Provided by Bittersweetened
Categories Meat
Time 6h10m
Yield 8 Chimichangas, 4-5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place meat, diced onions, Rotel and beef broth in crock pot.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
- When meat is cook, shred it.
- If continuing on to make chimichangas, follow recipe #28148.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.1, Fat 22.4, SaturatedFat 9, Cholesterol 78.4, Sodium 211, Carbohydrate 2.8, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 1.2, Protein 21.6
Tips:
- To make the shredded beef, you can use either a slow cooker or a pressure cooker. If you're using a slow cooker, cook the beef on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-6 hours.
- If you're using a pressure cooker, cook the beef for 30 minutes at high pressure.
- Shred the beef with two forks or with your fingers.
- To make the chimichanga filling, combine the shredded beef, cheese, and your favorite taco toppings.
- Use large flour tortillas to make the chimichangas. This will help to prevent them from breaking apart when you fry them.
- To fry the chimichangas, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chimichangas and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they're golden brown and crispy.
- Serve the chimichangas with your favorite dipping sauce, such as salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.
Conclusion:
Shredded beef chimichangas are a delicious and easy-to-make Tex-Mex dish. They're perfect for a party or a weeknight meal. With a little planning, you can have them on the table in under an hour. So next time you're looking for a tasty and satisfying meal, give shredded beef chimichangas a try!
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