Beef Chimichangas (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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6 large flour tortillas.
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1 lb ground beef.
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1 onion, finely chopped.
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2 cloves garlic, minced.
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1 teaspoon cumin.
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1 teaspoon chili powder.
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1/2 teaspoon salt.
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
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1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded.
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1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded.
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Vegetable oil, for frying.
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Salsa, sour cream, and guacamole, for serving.
# Instructions:
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In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, onion, and garlic until the beef is browned and the onion is soft. Drain any excess fat.
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Stir in cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper, and cook for another 2 minutes.
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Remove from heat and let the mixture cool slightly. Then mix in the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses.
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Spoon about 1/6 of the beef and cheese mixture onto the center of each tortilla. Fold the sides of the tortilla in, then roll up from the bottom to enclose the filling completely.
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Heat a large amount of vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the chimichangas until golden brown on all sides, turning as needed. Drain on paper towels.
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Serve hot with salsa, sour cream, and guacamole on the side.