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Beef Taquitos Recipe

Beef Taquitos Recipe


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4.6 from 8 reviews

  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 taquitos 1x
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

These crispy Beef Taquitos are a delicious Mexican-inspired snack or meal. Filled with seasoned ground beef and cheese, they can be fried, baked, or air-fried for a versatile and crowd-pleasing dish.


Ingredients

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For the Beef Filling:

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese

For Assembly:

  • 12 small corn tortillas
  • Vegetable oil for frying or spraying

Instructions

  1. Cook the Beef Filling: In a skillet, cook ground beef and onion until browned. Add garlic, salt, chili powder, cumin, paprika, and black pepper. Stir in cheese.
  2. Prepare the Tortillas: Microwave tortillas wrapped in a damp paper towel to soften.
  3. Fill and Roll: Spoon beef mixture onto tortillas, roll tightly, and secure with toothpicks if needed.
  4. For Frying: Fry taquitos until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
  5. For Baking or Air Frying: Bake or air fry until crispy, flipping halfway through.

Notes

  • Serve with salsa, guacamole, sour cream, or queso for dipping.
  • You can make these ahead and freeze before baking or frying.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer, Main Course
  • Method: Frying, Baking, or Air Frying
  • Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 taquitos
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 440mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 19g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg