How to Make Grilled Beef Chimichangas

The Cooking Process Explained

The process of making grilled beef chimichangas is straightforward. It starts with browning the ground beef along with onions and garlic, followed by mixing in flavorful ingredients. Once everything is prepped, you’ll simply assemble the ingredients in tortillas, grill them until nicely browned, and serve.

Gather These Items

Here’s what you’ll need for the chimichangas:

• 1 pound lean ground beef (90 percent lean)
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
• 1/4 cup salsa
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 6 whole wheat tortillas (8 inches)
• 3/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• Reduced fat sour cream and guacamole for serving (optional)

Directions to Follow

1. In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes until the beef is no longer pink and the onion is tender. Make sure to break up the beef into crumbles as it cooks; then drain the excess fat.

2. Stir in the chopped green chiles, salsa, and cumin into the beef mixture.

3. Spoon 1/2 cup of the beef mixture across the center of each tortilla. Top each with 2 tablespoons of shredded cheese.

4. Fold the bottom and sides of each tortilla over the filling and roll up tightly.

5. Place the chimichangas seam side down on your grill rack. Grill them, covered, over medium-low heat for 10 to 12 minutes until they are crisp and browned, turning them once during grilling.

6. If desired, serve your chimichangas with reduced fat sour cream and guacamole.