Description
Beef taquitos are a delicious and satisfying dish that combines seasoned beef, cheese, and flavorful spices all rolled up in a crispy tortilla. Perfect for a snack, appetizer, or even a meal, these taquitos are versatile and sure to be a hit with everyone!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Beef Filling:
- 1 pound ground beef or shredded cooked beef (e.g., brisket or roast)
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce or salsa
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a Mexican blend)
For Assembly:
- 12 small corn tortillas
- Vegetable oil for frying or cooking spray for baking
- Toothpicks, optional for holding taquitos together during cooking
For Serving:
- Guacamole
- Sour cream
- Salsa
- Shredded lettuce
- Chopped cilantro
- Diced tomatoes
Instructions
- Cook the Onion and Garlic: Heat a skillet, cook onion until soft, add garlic.
- Cook the Beef: Add ground beef, cook until browned.
- Season the Beef: Add chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook to toast spices.
- Add Sauce: Stir in tomato sauce or salsa, cook until thickened.
- Finish the Filling: Remove from heat, stir in cheese.
- Prepare Tortillas: Warm tortillas, fill with beef mixture, roll tightly.
- Fry: Fry in hot oil until crispy.
- Bake: Alternatively, bake in the oven until golden and crispy.
- Air Fry: For a healthier option, air fry until crispy.
- Serve: Garnish taquitos with toppings and enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to customize the filling with your favorite ingredients like beans, corn, or peppers.
- For a spicier kick, add some chopped jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the beef mixture.
- Make a big batch and freeze the taquitos for a quick and convenient snack or meal option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying, Baking, Air Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: beef taquitos, taquito recipe, Mexican appetizer, crispy taquitos
