Dairy-Free Beef and Bean Chimichanga

Satisfy your craving for crispy, flavorful Mexican-inspired cuisine with these Dairy-Free Beef and Bean Chimichangas—perfect for a quick, family-friendly dinner or a fun twist on taco night! Packed with savory ground beef, hearty black beans, and a medley of vibrant spices like chili powder and cumin, this recipe creates a bold filling that’s wrapped in large flour tortillas for the ultimate comfort food experience. Baked instead of fried, these chimichangas offer an irresistibly golden, crispy exterior with none of the greasy guilt. Garnished with fresh salsa, shredded lettuce, and zesty cilantro, they’re a customizable and allergy-friendly meal that delivers big on both texture and taste. Ready in just 40 minutes, these easy, oven-baked chimichangas will quickly become a weeknight staple the whole family will adore.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium, chopped onion
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 15 ounce, drained and rinsed canned black beans
• 10 ounce can diced tomatoes with green chilies
• 6 large flour tortillas
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup, shredded lettuce
• 0.5 cup salsa
• 0.25 cup, chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned and no longer pink.

Step 5

Stir in the chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper, mixing well.

Step 6

Add the black beans and diced tomatoes with green chilies, stirring to combine. Let the mixture simmer for another 5 minutes, then remove from heat.

Step 7

Lay out the flour tortillas on a flat surface. Spoon about 1/6th of the beef and bean mixture onto the center of each tortilla.

Step 8

Fold in the sides of each tortilla and then roll them up from bottom to top, securing the filling inside.

Step 9

Place the chimichangas seam-side down on a baking sheet. Brush each one with the remaining olive oil.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until the tortillas are golden brown and crispy.

Step 11

Remove the chimichangas from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving.

Step 12

Garnish with shredded lettuce, a dollop of salsa, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro.

Step 13

Serve immediately and enjoy your Dairy-Free Beef and Bean Chimichangas!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1799.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2986.5

Total Fat 156.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 51.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.2g
Cholesterol 321.1mg	0%
Sodium 6124.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 273.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 62.9g	0%
Total Sugars 20.5g
Protein 142.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 831.5mg	0%
Iron 32.1mg	0%
Potassium 4189.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.9%

Protein: 18.5%

Carbs: 35.5%