Mini Shredded Beef Chimichangas
INGREDIENTS:
- Cooking oil
- Small flour tortillas
- 1 can refried beans, heated
- 2 cups Spanish rice, cooked (optional)
- 2 cups shredded cheese (optional)
- Salsa (optional)
For the shredded beef:
- 2-3 pounds beef chuck roast
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Toppings (optional):
- Lettuce
- Tomato
- Cilantro
- Sour Cream
- Guacamole
- Salsa
- Enchilada Sauce
- Lemon or Lime
INSTRUCTIONS:
For the shredded beef:
- Place the roast in a slow cooker.
- In a bowl, mix together the beef broth, salt, black pepper, ground cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, oregano and crushed red pepper flakes. Pour over the roast.
- Cover crockpot with lid and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
- Shred the roast with 2 forks.
For the Chimichangas:
- Fill the center of each tortilla with refried beans, shredded beef and whatever filling you’d like. Spanish rice, cheese and salsa are a few ideas. Fold the ends of the tortilla over the filling and then fold over the sides.
- Heat the oil in a frying pan on the stovetop.
- Once the oil is hot, place the chimichangas seam down in the frying pan. Fry on each side until golden brown. Remove from oil.
- Top with your choice of toppings and enjoy!

Mini Shredded Beef Chimichangas
- Cooking oil
- small flour tortillas
- 1 can refried beans, heated
- 2 cups Spanish rice, cooked (optional)
- 2 cups shredded cheese (optional)
- Salsa (optional)
For the shredded beef
- 2-3 pounds beef chuck roast
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
Toppings (optional)
- Lettuce
- Tomato
- Cilantro
- Sour Cream
- Guacamole
- Salsa
- Enchilada Sauce
- Lemon or Lime
For the shredded beef
Place the roast in a slow cooker.
In a bowl, mix together the beef broth, salt, black pepper, ground cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, oregano and crushed red pepper flakes. Pour over the roast.
Cover crockpot with lid and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
Shred the roast with 2 forks.
For the chimichangas
Fill the center of each tortilla with refried beans, shredded beef and whatever filling you’d like. Spanish rice, cheese and salsa are a few ideas. Fold the ends of the tortilla over the filling and then fold over the sides.
Heat the oil in a frying pan on the stovetop.
Once the oil is hot, place the chimichangas seam down in the frying pan. Fry on each side until golden brown. Remove from oil.
Top with your choice of toppings and enjoy!
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