Stovetop Queso for Chimichangas
A quick and easy queso sauce served perfectly over beef chimichangas!
Servings: 12
Calories: 96kcal
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cup unsalted beef broth
- 1 cup freshly grated Cheddar
- 1 ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the canola oil and flour over medium heat. Whisk until the mixture begins to bubble.
- Slowly stream in the unsalted beef broth, whisking all the while. Allow the mixture to come to a simmer. Reduce the heat accordingly to maintain the simmer. Allow to simmer about 5 minutes, or until slightly thickened, stirring every now and again.
- Remove from the heat, add the Cheddar cheese and stir until melted. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and cream. Serve over chimichangas or place in a small crockpot to keep warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 96kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 216mg | Potassium: 82mg | Vitamin A: 240IU | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 0.4mg