Cheesesteak Chimichanga

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This dish combines two great favorites. It's a chimichanga with a delicious cheesesteak filling on the inside. Serve warm with ranch dressing for dipping.

Submitted by Liz
Published on April 2, 2019
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 tablespoon butter

  • 1 cup sliced green bell pepper

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 1 pound shredded cooked beef

  • 2 cups canola oil for frying, or as needed

  • 4 large flour tortillas

  • 4 slices Swiss cheese, halved

Directions

  1. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir bell pepper and onion in hot butter until onion is translucent and pepper is tender, about 5 minutes. Add beef; cook and stir until the beef is hot, about 5 minutes more. Remove from heat.

  2. Pour enough canola oil into a saucepan to reach about 1 inch deep; heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

  3. Arrange tortillas on a flat surface; place halves of cheese slices end to end lengthwise onto each tortilla. Layer an equal amount of steak mixture atop each cheese slice. Roll tortilla around filling as you would a burrito, with the sides tucked in to close the ends, forming chimichangas.

  4. Cook chimichangas in the hot oil until browned completely, about 5 minutes per side; drain on paper towels.

Cook's Notes:

Be sure the oil is properly heated so the tortillas will brown without soaking up excess oil. Or brush the tortillas with a small amount of butter and bake in the oven at 375 for about 5 minutes per side, until browned and crisp.

Alternative cooking method: If you prefer to not fry the chimichangas, brush the tortillas with a small amount of melted butter and bake at 375 until browned and crisp.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

588 Calories
32g Fat
46g Carbs
28g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 588
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 32g 41%
Saturated Fat 11g 57%
Cholesterol 71mg 24%
Sodium 614mg 27%
Total Carbohydrate 46g 17%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 28g 56%
Vitamin C 21mg 23%
Calcium 340mg 26%
Iron 4mg 23%
Potassium 382mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.