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Close-up view of a stacked pile of rolled fried chimichangas on the top portion of a plate, showing folded ends and browned, folded tortilla surfaces.

FCC - HCS - Frozen

Hatch Chile Beef & Cheese Chimichanga

4.26/5 (19)
$64.99USD
Out of Stock

This package contains 10 frozen, hand-rolled chimichangas filled with ground beef, melted cheese, and Hatch green chile, wrapped in a deep-fried flour tortilla. Each 165g serving provides 450 calories, 19g protein, and 18g total fat. They are designed to be pan-fried, deep-fried, or air-fried after thawing, and are commonly served as a quick snack or main dish.

Color
Golden Brown
Style
classic, traditional
Category
Food, Beverages & Tobacco > Food Items > Prepared Foods > Prepared Meals & Entrées
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GTIN
81081142
MPN
chimi-green-beef-1

Specifications

Handmade Hatch Green Chile Beef and Cheese Chimichangas, deep-fried to golden brown, filled with gooey cheese, savory ground beef, and spicy Hatch green chile in a crunchy flour tortilla. Package of 10.

Frozen, 10-count package. Cooking instructions included: pan fry, deep fry, or air fry.

Color
Golden Brown · brown
Style
classic, traditional
Occasion
casual, everyday, weekend
Gender
unisex
Condition
new
Weight
35 oz
Category
Food, Beverages & Tobacco > Food Items > Prepared Foods > Prepared Meals & Entrées

Additional Attributes

  • handmade
  • deep-fried
  • spicy Hatch green chile
  • gooey cheese
  • savory ground beef
  • crunchy flour tortilla
  • classic southwestern dish
  • frozen
  • 10-count package
  • produced by Amigo's Mexican Foods

Product Insights

This is a premium New Mexican chimichanga built around certified Hatch Valley-grown, fire-roasted chiles with a medium heat (3-4/10) and smoky depth, delivering 19g protein per 165g unit—more than comparable frozen beef-and-green-chile options—and hand-rolled and flash-frozen in Deming, NM by Amigo's Mexican Foods. The authenticity comes with tradeoffs: a 10-count bag costs $70 (about $7 per chimichanga, roughly triple typical frozen fare), each unit packs 1,380mg sodium (60% DV), and shipping can arrive thawed or damaged, forcing immediate cooking within 24 hours. The classic serving is Christmas-style with red and green sauces or smothered, and air-frying restores crunch, but wheat and dairy mean it's not gluten-free, and one unit is a snack rather than a full dinner.

Verified claims

Provenance
Filled with Hatch Chile Association-certified chiles grown by a fifth-generation Hatch Valley farm and produced at its own Deming, NM plant.
Roasted flavor
The Hatch chiles are fire-roasted, and valley fruit carries 23% more roasted-aroma pyrazines.
Heat profile
Hatch's designed cultivars span ~900 to 12,000+ SHU, versus Anaheim's 500–2,500.
Serving tradition
New Mexican chimichangas are classically served Christmas-style with both red and green chile sauces, and the store's guide leads with green chile.
Sodium
One unit contains 1,380 mg sodium — 60% of the daily value — more than double a mainstream frozen beef-and-green-chile chimichanga.
Producer
Amigo's Mexican Foods makes this FCC-HCS-Frozen bag — USDA-inspected Deming, NM, since 1978, owned by The Hatch Chile Store
Nutrition
19g protein per 165g unit; comparable Jose Ole beef & cheese has 11g
Preparation
Hand-rolled, flash-frozen in New Mexico; store directs smothering Sonoran-style with chile sauce, cheese and sour cream
Serving traditions
Served Christmas-style with both red and green chile sauce, or smothered with green chile, cheese, sour cream and pico.
Chile origin
Hatch chile filling is certified Hatch Valley-grown and roasted, not generic Anaheim.
Hatch chile
Hatch chiles are certified Hatch Valley grown, fire-roasted, and medium-hot (3–4/10)
Protein
Each chimichanga has 19g protein, 4g more than Don Miguel's beef and green chile.
Cooking methods
Air-fry from frozen at 400°F for 10–12 minutes restores the crunch; microwaving all the way doesn't.
Shipping condition
Ships with dry ice, but buyers report thawed or damaged boxes; inspect on delivery.
Allergens
Contains wheat flour tortilla and dairy cheese, so it is not gluten-free.
Portion planning
One chimichanga is a snack; two make a dinner at 2,760mg sodium and only 2g fiber.
Meal prep
Frozen 10-count bag stores 12+ months at 0°F; air-frying adds no oil and it bakes into casseroles.
Heat level
Hatch chile heat is medium, roughly 3-4 out of 10, spicy but not overwhelming.
Chile character
Fire-roasted Hatch chile adds smoky depth beyond canned Anaheim
Sauce pairings
Green sauce matches the filling's heat; red sauce adds 1,500–2,500 SHU
Arrival condition
Some buyers report frozen dry-ice shipments arriving warm or damaged.
Freezer storage
Frozen arrivals keep 12+ months; thawed arrivals need cooking within 24 hours and no refreeze.
Weeknight prep
Three chimichangas air-fried from frozen cook in about 9 minutes; one is a snack, two make a dinner.
Meal formats
Home cooks bake the 10-count bag into a casserole with enchilada sauce or serve each chimichanga smothered with green chile sauce.
Per-unit value
A 10-count bag costs $70 — about $7 per chimichanga, roughly 3x the $2-class frozen option.
Spiciness
Heat is mild to medium at 3-4 on a 1-10 scale
Freezer shelf life
Sealed at 0°F, the bag keeps for 12+ months.
Thaw handling
Thawed units must be cooked within 24 hours and cannot be refrozen.
Warm-arrival risk
One buyer reports warm-weather shipments can arrive thawed, sometimes in ripped, re-taped boxes.
Portioning
Each 165 g unit is one serving, so the 10-pack yields ten single-serve meals.

Product record

Title
Hatch Chile Beef & Cheese Chimichanga
Brand
FCC - HCS - Frozen
Price
$70 USD
Availability
Out of stock
Rating
4.26 stars, 19 reviews, scale 5

Buying Guide

0 comparisons · 6 sources

Uses

Quick lunch, dinner, or snack

Pan-fry, deep-fry, or air-fry the chimichangas for a weeknight dinner, lunch, or afternoon snack.[2]

Smother and top with sauces

Smother with red chile sauce, green chile sauce, or a red-and-green chile sauce blend, then finish with shredded cheese, sour cream, guacamole, pico, green chile relish, sliced tomato, cilantro, or lime.[1,2,3,5,6]

Add sides

Serve with rellenos, tamales, rice, beans, veggies, or a fried egg for a complete plate.[1,2,4]

Image Analysis

5 images
Hatch Chile Beef & Cheese Chimichanga product image (primary)
01

Product

Close-up view of a stacked pile of rolled fried chimichangas on the top portion of a plate, showing folded ends and browned, folded tortilla surfaces.

  • Overall shape and arrangementMultiple rolled cylindrical parcels stacked into a small pyramid with folded ends visible at the stack faces; top rolls lean slightly toward the image center.
    1 regionx 0.28 · y 0.28 · w 0.44 · h 0.58 (high)
  • Surface texture and finishThin fried tortilla exterior with an irregular matte-to-slightly-glossy finish, showing small bubbled spots and browned patches from frying.
    1 regionx 0.32 · y 0.32 · w 0.40 · h 0.48 (high)
  • Fold and seam detailVisible folded and tucked ends on each roll with layered creases and slightly darker, crisped edges at the folds.
    2 regionsx 0.34 · y 0.36 · w 0.30 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.46 · y 0.48 · w 0.20 · h 0.28 (medium)
  • Color variation on productStack shows a range from pale tan to medium golden-brown with localized darker spots where the exterior is more browned.
    1 regionx 0.30 · y 0.30 · w 0.42 · h 0.50 (high)

Other

White studio background with the plate partly cropped at the bottom; high-key lighting produces soft shadows and even illumination.

  • BackgroundPlain white background occupying most of the image, isolated from the subject.
  • Supporting surface and cropWhite round plate is visible along the bottom edge and is partly cropped by the image frame.
    1 regionx 0.08 · y 0.66 · w 0.84 · h 0.32 (medium)
  • Shot compositionTight vertical crop focused on the top portion of the stacked rolls; most empty space is above the subject.
  • Lighting and shadowEven, diffuse studio lighting with minimal hard shadows and slight shadowing beneath the stack toward the plate.
    1 regionx 0.30 · y 0.68 · w 0.40 · h 0.12 (medium)

Colors

golden brown· fried tortilla exterior#DC8434light tan· lighter tortilla areas#E4B373
Hatch Chile Beef & Cheese Chimichanga product image 2
02

Product

Close-up of two fried rolled chimichangas topped with bright red sauce and shredded cheese, accompanied by cilantro leaves and lime wedges at the plate edge.

  • Fried rolled chimichangasTwo tightly rolled fried tortillas with visible folded ends and crisp golden-brown exterior; edges show darker fried spots and layered folds where the tortilla overlaps.
    1 regionx 0.33 · y 0.28 · w 0.44 · h 0.48 (high)
  • Red sauce coveringThick bright red tomato-style sauce spread over the top of the chimichangas, with a slightly textured surface and some pooling on the plate near the edges.
    1 regionx 0.46 · y 0.10 · w 0.42 · h 0.48 (high)
  • Shredded cheese toppingLoose shreds of two-tone shredded cheese scattered on top of the sauce, predominantly orange-yellow shreds with some paler white shreds mixed in.
    1 regionx 0.50 · y 0.06 · w 0.39 · h 0.36 (high)
  • Cilantro garnishFresh cilantro leaves placed at the plate edge adjacent to the chimichangas, showing irregular serrated leaf edges and dark green color.
    1 regionx 0.84 · y 0.48 · w 0.12 · h 0.20 (high)
  • Lime wedgesTwo lime wedges with pale green flesh and white pith, positioned on top of the cilantro at the right edge of the plate; wedge cut surfaces are visible.
    1 regionx 0.89 · y 0.46 · w 0.11 · h 0.25 (high)

Other

Plate and wooden surface staging with warm directional lighting; image is a tight horizontal crop focusing on food at the right half of the frame.

  • Plate rim and patternPortion of a round ceramic plate visible with concentric narrow brown rings on a pale yellow background and a brown outer rim; plate takes up the right and lower center of the image.
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.16 · w 0.60 · h 0.71 (high)
  • Wood surfaceDark warm-toned wooden table visible on the left side and lower left corner with visible wood grain texture and horizontal grain lines.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.33 · h 1.00 (high)
  • Shot compositionTight close-up crop showing only part of the plate and food, framed so the food sits toward the top-right quadrant and the lower-left shows negative space of the table.
  • Lighting and shadowsWarm, strong directional lighting from above-left producing bright highlights on cheese and lime and soft shadows beneath the chimichangas and plate rim.

Colors

golden brown· tortilla exterior#EB8403bright tomato red· sauce#DC0B03yellow orange· shredded cheesedark cilantro green· cilantro leaves#94A33Cpale lime green· lime flesh#E4DBA3
Hatch Chile Beef & Cheese Chimichanga product image 3
03

Product

A fried chimichanga cut open on a white round plate; golden-brown crisp pastry exterior with visible beef, melted yellow cheese, diced potato, and green chile in the exposed filling. Cheese is oozing onto the plate.

  • Exterior pastryCrispy folded fried pastry shell with uneven golden-brown surface and darker browned spots; visible oil sheen on the crust.
    1 regionx 0.28 · y 0.58 · w 0.62 · h 0.40 (high)
  • Cut cross-section fillingInterior exposed by a cut shows ground beef, small pale potato chunks, diced green chile pieces, and melted yellow cheese mixing together.
    1 regionx 0.30 · y 0.60 · w 0.36 · h 0.30 (high)
  • Melted cheese spillBright yellow melted cheese pooled on the plate beneath the cut end and slightly dripping from the filling.
    1 regionx 0.24 · y 0.72 · w 0.30 · h 0.15 (high)
  • Portion arrangementTwo chimichanga pieces placed on a small white round plate, one piece cut open and positioned toward the camera, the other partially visible behind it.
    1 regionx 0.22 · y 0.56 · w 0.60 · h 0.42 (high)

Other

Styled tabletop scene with additional dishes and warm directional lighting. Shallow depth of field with background elements partially cropped.

  • Purple tortilla chips in wooden bowlStack of purple corn tortilla chips visible in a round wooden bowl at left edge of frame; chips have rough texture and are slightly out of focus.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.05 · w 0.36 · h 0.53 (high)
  • Yellow plate with enchilada and limesLarge yellow-rimmed plate occupies the upper right background showing a sauced enchilada topped with shredded cheese and lime wedges at the rim; plate is partly cropped.
    1 regionx 0.48 · y 0.00 · w 0.52 · h 0.42 (high)
  • Table surfaceDark wood grain tabletop visible across the scene under plates and bowl with warm brown tones and horizontal grain lines.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.46 · w 1.00 · h 0.54 (high)
  • Shot composition and focusShallow depth of field with the front chimichanga sharply in focus and background elements softly blurred; image cropped tightly around food.

Colors

golden brown· pastry exterior#E38C03cheddar yellow· melted cheese#FBC433light brown· filling meat#DBAC6Bmuted green· green chile piecesdeep purple· purple tortilla chipsPackagingwarm yellow· background platePackaging#FDCD63soft white· white serving platePackaging
Hatch Chile Beef & Cheese Chimichanga product image 4
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Packaging

A printed Nutrition Facts panel is visible showing serving and nutrient amounts with percent daily values and a small explanatory footnote.

  • Panel title“Nutrition Facts”
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.02 · w 0.88 · h 0.10 (high)
  • Servings statement“10 servings per container”
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.12 · w 0.88 · h 0.06 (high)
  • Serving size“Serving size 1 unit (165g)”
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.18 · w 0.88 · h 0.06 (high)
  • Amount per serving header“Amount per serving”
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.25 · w 0.88 · h 0.04 (high)
  • Calories line“Calories 450”
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.28 · w 0.88 · h 0.08 (high)
  • Total Fat“Total Fat 18g 23%”
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.37 · w 0.88 · h 0.05 (high)
  • Saturated Fat“Saturated Fat 6g 30%”
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.42 · w 0.88 · h 0.04 (high)
  • Trans Fat“Trans Fat 0g”
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.46 · w 0.88 · h 0.04 (high)
  • Cholesterol“Cholesterol 40mg 13%”
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.50 · w 0.88 · h 0.04 (high)
  • Sodium“Sodium 1380mg 60%”
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.54 · w 0.88 · h 0.04 (high)
  • Total Carbohydrate“Total Carbohydrate 52g 19%”
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.58 · w 0.88 · h 0.05 (high)
  • Dietary Fiber“Dietary Fiber 1g 4%”
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.63 · w 0.88 · h 0.04 (high)
  • Total Sugars“Total Sugars 2g”
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.67 · w 0.88 · h 0.04 (high)
  • Includes added sugars“Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%”
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.71 · w 0.88 · h 0.04 (high)
  • Protein“Protein 19g”
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.75 · w 0.88 · h 0.04 (high)
  • Vitamins and minerals block“Vitamin D 0mcg 0% Calcium 238mg 20% Iron 6mg 35% Potassium 391mg 8%”
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.79 · w 0.88 · h 0.10 (high)
  • Daily value footnote“*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.”
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.90 · w 0.88 · h 0.08 (high)

Other

Single photograph of a printed nutrition facts label centered on a white background; image is vertically oriented and closely cropped to the label.

  • Shot compositionNutrition panel centered, vertically cropped with narrow white margin around the label.
    1 regionx 0.02 · y 0.01 · w 0.96 · h 0.98 (high)
  • BackgroundPlain white background surrounding the label
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
  • Image qualityLabel text is legible and high contrast; edges show slight shadowing from the label border

Colors

white· label backgroundPackaging#D5D5D5black· label text and rulesPackaging#010101light gray· shaded percentage bars and header backgroundPackaging#D5D5D5
Hatch Chile Beef & Cheese Chimichanga product image 5
05

Product

Single fried chimichanga on a matte dark plate, topped with white cream, green chile relish and scattered cilantro. Visible garnishes include lime wedges, a scoop of guacamole, and sliced tomato adjacent to the chimichanga.

  • Fried tortilla bodyRolled fried chimichanga with an orange-golden fried exterior, visible folded seam at the near end and smooth slightly blistered surface.
    1 regionx 0.22 · y 0.45 · w 0.43 · h 0.48 (high)
  • Cream drizzleThick white cream or sour-cream style sauce applied in several diagonal dollops along the top of the chimichanga overlapping the tortilla edges.
    1 regionx 0.46 · y 0.22 · w 0.30 · h 0.40 (high)
  • Green chile relishChunky cooked green chile relish with visible seeds placed along the cream on top of the chimichanga.
    1 regionx 0.46 · y 0.18 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Cilantro leavesFresh cilantro leaves scattered on and around the chimichanga; smaller leaves rest on the cream and plate.
    2 regionsx 0.55 · y 0.12 · w 0.28 · h 0.34 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.56 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (medium)
  • Lime wedgesThree lime wedges arranged to the left of the chimichanga with glossy pale green flesh and thin darker green rind.
    1 regionx 0.04 · y 0.28 · w 0.30 · h 0.31 (high)
  • Guacamole scoopRough-textured pale green guacamole mound positioned above the lime wedges near the top-left of the image.
    1 regionx 0.14 · y 0.03 · w 0.31 · h 0.20 (high)
  • Tomato slicesTwo red tomato wedges visible to the right of the chimichanga with glossy interior and seeds exposed.
    1 regionx 0.86 · y 0.17 · w 0.14 · h 0.42 (high)

Other

Close-up overhead food photograph on a matte dark plate set on a wooden surface; soft even lighting with shallow depth of field and slight highlights on moist surfaces.

  • Plate surfaceLarge matte dark gray or black round plate occupying most of the frame; plate rim visible at left and bottom edges.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.98 · h 0.98 (medium)
  • Wood surfaceNarrow strip of wooden table visible at the bottom left corner outside the plate.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.94 · w 0.38 · h 0.06 (high)
  • Shot compositionTight cropped overhead angle focusing on a single chimichanga and garnishes; parts of the plate and tomato extend beyond the frame.
  • Specular highlights and reflectionsSoft specular highlights visible on lime flesh, tomato interior and on the cream indicating directional studio lighting.
    2 regionsx 0.06 · y 0.30 · w 0.12 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.88 · y 0.26 · w 0.08 · h 0.18 (high)

Colors

orange-golden· tortilla exterior#E48B03bright white· cream drizzle#E9EAE3cooked green· green chile relish#C49304leaf green· cilantro leavespale lime· lime flesh#E2DA8Atomato red· tomato wedge#E34402matte dark gray· platePackaging

Brand PDP Lookup

Brand
FCC - HCS - Frozen
URL
https://www.hatch-green-chile.com/products/beefchimi

Hatch Green Chile Beef & Cheese Chimichangas

Documents & Data

Customer Reviews

19 total
4.26

19 reviews · out of 5

They are off the chain

★★★★★Scott Pope

They are off the chain. It’s my go to dinner when I’m short on time

Simply delicious. Our favorite.

★★★★★Scarlett Fahrenson

Our favorite. Simpy delicious. We love the taste and texture. Easy to prepare. When thawed, I panfry them for a crispy, yummy delight.

★★★★★Jay

Great products and company

★★★★★Tom Donavon

Great Quick Lunch or snack!1

Nice / Great

★★★★★Mark Hartman

They are fantastic. Continuous flavor until gone…!

★★★★★Julie

Hatch Chili Co. NEVER disappoints! Everything I have ordered is beyond expectation! Flavor is exactly how it should be. Fresh. Delectable. Mouth watering good! From the rellenos, tamales, or hatch chile salsa! 🌶️Once you try the Hatchup, you will NEVER use Ketchup again! Absolutely the BEST! Thank you!

Where’s the beef?

★★★★★Thomas

These have a good taste but the beef in them is almost nothing! These should be called cheese and potato. Very dissatisfied with this product. I do not recommend until they put some meat in them!

chimichanga order

★★★★★Debbie Welborn

They were ruined when I received them. The box was ripped and re-taped and all contents were hot!

Beef & cheese chimichangas

★★★★★Nora Plomondon

The flavor is outstanding but it was a challenge cooking them. There were no instructions with them so I had to find it on their website. I tried deep frying them. They browned and crisped up beautifully but we’re cold inside so I ended up microwaving them to completely heat through. Will completely thaw next time then fry.

Awesome Chimichangas

★★★★★Robert Michel

Great product!!!!

Amazingly good!

★★★★★Shannon Whitworth

These were the best chimichangas I have ever had!

★★★★★Paula

Delicious!!!!

Chimicha !

★★★★★Jeff MCDOWELL

They were really good ! A little bit bigger would help.

Chimichangas

★★★★★ANTHONY Canaday

Chile always great.. however I won't buy any frozen food anymore didn't have any luck with 2 orders received warm.

Great!

★★★★★Waymon Tucker

They tasted great!

Where's the Beef?

★★★★★CRAIG HAYENGA

Nice and tasty, but would have liked a bit more meat.

Fresh Chili company lover

★★★★★Larry Spahr Spahr

I got the beef and chicken chimis and love the beef chimis but haven't tried the chicken chimis yet but I'm sure they are good too.

Green chile beef and cheese chimis

★★★★★Kathy Daugherty

Delicious as always, all products are great!

Love 'em

★★★★★Shirley Schaefer

I ordered medium "heat" beef burritos and they are delicious. Might be a tad too much tortilla, but on the other hand, the innards stay put when heated up.

Reddit Insights

1 threads · r/Costco

Reddit users view the beef and green chili El Monterey chimichangas as a tasty, convenient guilty pleasure, though some note inconsistent texture and high calorie density.

positive sentiment80% match

Most comments express enjoyment and nostalgia, with minor caveats about healthiness and occasional softness.

Themes

Taste and nostalgiapositive
Cooking methods (air fryer, oven, microwave)positive
Casserole/enchilada preparationpositive
Nutritional concernsnegative

Use Cases

  • Quick meal or snack, often air-fried or baked into a casserole with enchilada sauce and cheese

Watch Out For

mediumCalorically dense and not a healthy option.
lowSome batches can be soft/runny rather than firm/crunchy.

Community Q&A

How do you make the chimichangas crispy?
Microwave briefly then finish in the oven or air fryer to get a crispy crust.

Compared To

vs Beef and bean burritos

The beef and green chili chimichangas are preferred over beef and bean burritos by some commenters.

Source Threads

  • Costco thread on El Monterey Signature chimichangas including beef and green chili flavor

    Guilty pleasure. I could eat like 5 in a sitting - the beef and green chili ones are better. So bad for you but a tasty meal all the same

    u/picks43r/CostcoView thread →

Provenance

Merchant Link
https://freshchileco.com/products/hatch-green-chile-beef-cheese-chimichangas
Platform
shopify
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