Beef Chimichangas with Queso Sauce
Ingredients
- For the Beef Filling
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup refried beans (optional but recommended)
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- For the Chimichangas
- 6 large flour tortillas
- Toothpicks
- Vegetable oil for frying
- For the Queso Sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 cup shredded white American or Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the beef filling by browning the beef with onions and garlic.
- Add seasonings, tomato sauce, and beans; simmer until thick.
- Spoon filling into tortillas, add cheese, and roll tightly.
- Secure with toothpicks.
- Fry chimichangas until golden and crispy.
- Prepare queso sauce by making a roux, adding milk, then cheese.
- Serve chimichangas topped with warm queso.