Keto Beef Chimichanga

Our Keto Beef Chimichanga is delicious - minus all the unnecessary carbs - and is made using only the best healthy fats and ingredients. While on the Keto diet, it can be hard to enjoy your favorite Mexican foods as you can’t simply order a traditional chimichanga at your local Mexican restaurant. Our chimichanga is made using egg white wraps with a delicious beef filling made with tomato sauce and authentic spices like chili powder, cumin, paprika, and ground coriander. The filling is then added to the wrap and sprinkled with a Mexican cheese blend. Feel free to use other Mexican cheeses like Queso Fresco or Chihuahua cheese. Pair this dish with high-fat items like sour cream and avocados, especially if you want to add extra calories for muscle building. You can also top the chimichangas with your favorite hot sauces if you want to spice them up. Our Keto chimichangas are great as leftovers, too; simply reheat them in an air fryer or oven.

Why does this recipe make a lot of chimichangas?

We created our recipe to make it easy for people to meal prep. This recipe should produce about eight chimichangas. However, feel free to make as many chimichangas ahead of time as you would like. For these, it is best only to wrap the chimichangas that you plan to eat that day as the wraps tend to dry. However, the filling can be stored in the fridge for up to three or four days. The amount is perfect for prepping ahead of time, as all you have to do is wrap and fry the chimichangas before consumption. Another option is to wrap and fry all the chimichangas and then store them in the freezer until ready to use.

Do I need to add beef broth to this recipe?

If you do not have beef broth, feel free to substitute with chicken or bone broth for added flavor and nutritional value.

What are the best toppings for chimichangas?

While we only topped our chimichangas with sour cream and tomatoes, you can top your chimichangas with all kinds of Mexican-style toppings depending on how many calories you can consume. Feel free to top them with cilantro, salsa, hot sauce, guacamole, freshly sliced avocados, or even a chopped cabbage slaw made with lime juice. If you do this, make sure to calculate the macros separately in the Carb Manager app.

Can I use Keto tortillas?

You can certainly use Keto tortillas if you like; however, they usually contain wheat ingredients, which is not allowed in most Keto circles, and they are typically higher than 5g net carbs per serving. However, if you can handle more net carbs per meal and stay in Ketosis, you can consider using Keto tortillas.