FCC - HCS - Frozen
Hatch Chile Beef & Cheese Chimichanga
Hatch Chile Beef & Cheese Chimichangas are frozen, hand-made flour-tortilla chimichangas filled with ground beef, melted cheese, and Hatch green chile, packaged 10 per bag with a 165 g serving size. They are prepared as a snack or entrée by pan-frying 7–10 minutes after brief defrosting, deep-frying at 375°F for about 4 minutes, or air-frying at 400°F for roughly 9 minutes per 3 chimichangas; reviewers report the crispiest texture when pan-fried after thawing. Each 165 g serving contains 450 calories, 19 g protein, 18 g total fat, 52 g carbohydrate, and 1,380 mg sodium; the product requires a physical shipping address and ships with dry ice.
- Color
- Golden Brown
- Style
- classic, traditional
- Category
- Food, Beverages & Tobacco > Food Items > Prepared Foods > Prepared Meals & Entrées
- 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
- Material
- Flour tortilla, ground beef, cheese, Hatch green chile
- 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
1 comparison · 7 sourcesUses
Quick lunch, snack, or weeknight dinner
Shoppers looking for a fast meal turn to these frozen chimichangas—one for an afternoon snack or two for dinner, as the merchant suggests. Customers call them a go-to dinner when short on time and a great quick lunch or snack, with the merchant noting they can be on the table in minutes. Reviewers who want a beef-heavy filling mention it is mostly cheese and potato.[1]
Cooking them from frozen on the stove, deep fryer, or air fryer
Merchant instructions call for a slight defrost (30 seconds in the microwave or 10-15 minutes on the counter), then pan frying for 7-10 minutes, deep frying at 375°F for about 4 minutes, or air frying at 400°F until the cheese is fully melted. A customer finds them easy to prepare and reports that thawing before pan-frying gives a crispy result. Note the merchant says no instructions are included in the box, so cooking times must come from the company's website.[1]
For Hatch chile flavor enthusiasts
The reviews analysis identifies Hatch chile flavor enthusiasts as a key audience for this chimichanga, and reviewers describe the Hatch chile flavor as fresh and authentic to Hatch chile. Each handmade chimichanga fills a deep-fried flour tortilla with ground beef, cheese, and Hatch green chile.[1]
Serve them topped and garnished
The product photos show serving ideas: chimichangas topped with bright red sauce and shredded cheese, or with white cream, green chile relish, and scattered cilantro. Lime wedges, guacamole, and sliced tomato sit alongside on the plate. It's a way to turn the chimichangas into a fully topped and garnished dish.[2,3]
Pair with Rellenos and Tamales for a Southwestern Spread
Fresh Chile Co says its chimichangas go well with its Rellenos and Tamales, which the merchant describes as classic southwestern dishes served all over New Mexico. You can serve them together to build a multi-dish New Mexican-style meal.[1]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Hatch Chile Beef & Cheese Chimichanga: Choose this if you want a quick frozen beef-and-cheese chimichanga with Hatch Green Chile flavor: reviewers call the Hatch chile taste fresh and authentic, and say it works as a fast weeknight dinner or snack, with pan-frying, deep-frying, or air-frying options. It comes as a bag of 10, hand-made and deep-fried. Note that reviewers report the filling is mostly cheese and potato with little beef, so it may not satisfy anyone expecting a heavily beef-stuffed chimichanga; some also mention too much tortilla.[1] | Hatch Chile Chicken & Cheese Chimichanga: Choose this if you want the chicken-and-cheese version of Fresh Chile's handmade, deep-fried chimichangas, packaged 10 per bag with Hatch Green Chile in the filling. The label lists 420 calories and 1440mg sodium per 165g serving, and the merchant suggests one as a snack or two as dinner. Some reviewers report little or no identifiable chicken and undercooked potato pieces.[4,5] | Hatch Green Chile Rellenos: Choose this for a dozen frozen rellenos: flame-roasted, hand-peeled Big Jim Hatch green chile pods stuffed with cheese, with the medium heat the merchant calls 'a kick everyone can enjoy.' After a brief thaw, they cook by pan frying 7-10 minutes, deep frying at 375°F for about 4 minutes, or air frying at 400°F for roughly 9 minutes per 3 rellenos. Reviews run mostly positive — 70% of 154 are 5-star — though about 16% rate them 2 stars or lower.[6,7] |
Image Analysis
5 images- 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 regions
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 0.30 · y 0.68 · w 0.40 · h 0.12 (medium)
Colors
golden brown· fried tortilla exterior#DC8434light tan· lighter tortilla areas#E4B373- 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.
- 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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- 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.
- 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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- Exterior pastryCrispy folded fried pastry shell with uneven golden-brown surface and darker browned spots; visible oil sheen on the crust.
- 04
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 region
x 0.06 · y 0.02 · w 0.88 · h 0.10 (high) - Servings statement“10 servings per container”
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.12 · w 0.88 · h 0.06 (high) - Serving size“Serving size 1 unit (165g)”
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.18 · w 0.88 · h 0.06 (high) - Amount per serving header“Amount per serving”
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.25 · w 0.88 · h 0.04 (high) - Calories line“Calories 450”
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.28 · w 0.88 · h 0.08 (high) - Total Fat“Total Fat 18g 23%”
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.37 · w 0.88 · h 0.05 (high) - Saturated Fat“Saturated Fat 6g 30%”
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.42 · w 0.88 · h 0.04 (high) - Trans Fat“Trans Fat 0g”
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.46 · w 0.88 · h 0.04 (high) - Cholesterol“Cholesterol 40mg 13%”
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.50 · w 0.88 · h 0.04 (high) - Sodium“Sodium 1380mg 60%”
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.54 · w 0.88 · h 0.04 (high) - Total Carbohydrate“Total Carbohydrate 52g 19%”
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.58 · w 0.88 · h 0.05 (high) - Dietary Fiber“Dietary Fiber 1g 4%”
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.63 · w 0.88 · h 0.04 (high) - Total Sugars“Total Sugars 2g”
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.67 · w 0.88 · h 0.04 (high) - Includes added sugars“Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%”
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.71 · w 0.88 · h 0.04 (high) - Protein“Protein 19g”
1 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 0.02 · y 0.01 · w 0.96 · h 0.98 (high) - BackgroundPlain white background surrounding the label
1 region
x 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- Panel title“Nutrition Facts”
- 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 regions
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 regions
x 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- Fried tortilla bodyRolled fried chimichanga with an orange-golden fried exterior, visible folded seam at the near end and smooth slightly blistered surface.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- FCC - HCS - Frozen
Hatch Green Chile Beef & Cheese Chimichangas
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
19 total19 reviews · out of 5
They are off the chain
They are off the chain. It’s my go to dinner when I’m short on time
Simply delicious. Our favorite.
Our favorite. Simpy delicious. We love the taste and texture. Easy to prepare. When thawed, I panfry them for a crispy, yummy delight.
Great products and company
Great Quick Lunch or snack!1
Nice / Great
They are fantastic. Continuous flavor until gone…!
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?
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
They were ruined when I received them. The box was ripped and re-taped and all contents were hot!
Beef & cheese chimichangas
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
Great product!!!!
Amazingly good!
These were the best chimichangas I have ever had!
Delicious!!!!
Chimicha !
They were really good ! A little bit bigger would help.
Chimichangas
Chile always great.. however I won't buy any frozen food anymore didn't have any luck with 2 orders received warm.
Great!
They tasted great!
Where's the Beef?
Nice and tasty, but would have liked a bit more meat.
Fresh Chili company lover
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
Delicious as always, all products are great!
Love 'em
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/CostcoReddit 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.
Most comments express enjoyment and nostalgia, with minor caveats about healthiness and occasional softness.
Themes
Use Cases
- Quick meal or snack, often air-fried or baked into a casserole with enchilada sauce and cheese
Watch Out For
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
- Updated