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Beef Taquitos Recipe

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These crispy and flavorful Beef Taquitos are a delicious Mexican-inspired appetizer or main dish. Ground beef seasoned with aromatic spices, combined with melted cheddar cheese, is rolled in corn tortillas and baked to golden perfection. Serve them hot with salsa, guacamole, and sour cream for a perfect party snack or comfort meal.

Ingredients

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Beef Filling

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Taquitos

  • 10 small corn tortillas
  • Olive oil spray or brush-on olive oil

For Serving

  • Salsa
  • Guacamole
  • Sour cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the taquitos.
  2. Cook Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, approximately 5-7 minutes.
  3. Sauté Onion and Garlic: Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet, cooking for an additional 3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  4. Season Meat: Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper; cook the mixture for 1-2 more minutes to let the spices bloom.
  5. Add Cheese: Remove the skillet from heat, then mix in the shredded cheddar cheese until it melts completely and blends with the beef mixture.
  6. Warm Tortillas: Microwave the corn tortillas for 30 seconds to make them pliable and easy to roll.
  7. Assemble Taquitos: Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the beef mixture into the center of each tortilla, then tightly roll them up.
  8. Prepare for Baking: Place the rolled taquitos seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Lightly spray or brush each taquito with olive oil to help them crisp in the oven.
  9. Bake: Bake the taquitos for 15-20 minutes or until they are crispy and golden brown on the outside.
  10. Serve: Remove from oven and serve hot with salsa, guacamole, and sour cream on the side.

Notes

  • Warming the tortillas is important to prevent cracking when rolling.
  • You can substitute cheddar cheese with Monterey Jack or a Mexican blend if preferred.
  • For extra crispiness, flip the taquitos halfway through baking.
  • Leftover taquitos can be stored in the refrigerator and reheated in the oven to retain crispness.
  • If you prefer, these can be pan-fried for a crunchier texture but baking is healthier.

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