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Beef Taquitos

Irresistible Beef Taquitos: Quick Crispy Goodness at Home

Enjoy homemade Beef Taquitos, packed with flavor and crispy texture, perfect for a quick snack or dinner.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 taquitos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 1 pound Ground Beef (90% Lean)
  • 1 small Yellow Onion Finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 tablespoons Pickled Jalapeños Finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 1 packet Taco Seasoning
Cheese
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese Shredded
  • 1 cup Pepper Jack Cheese Shredded
Assembly
  • 10 small Corn Tortillas Warmed
  • 1 tablespoon All-Purpose Flour For sealing
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Lime Juice For sealing
Serving
  • 1 cup Sour Cream
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Lime Juice
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Fresh Cilantro
  • Guacamole Store-bought or homemade
  • Pico de Gallo Store-bought or homemade

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • microwave
  • paper towels
  • small bowl

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and jalapeños, cook until softened. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant.
  2. Add ground beef, breaking it up. Sprinkle in taco seasoning and tomato paste. Cook until browned and thickened.
  3. Remove from heat, cool for 5 minutes. Mix cheddar and pepper jack cheese in a bowl.
  4. Warm corn tortillas in a damp towel in the microwave for 30-45 seconds.
  5. Fill each tortilla with beef filling and cheese, roll tightly, and seal with flour-lime paste.
  6. Bake at 400°F for 20-25 minutes or fry in oil for 4-5 minutes until golden.
  7. Mix sour cream, lime juice, and cilantro in a bowl for the dipping sauce.
  8. Serve warm with dipping sauce, guacamole, and pico de gallo.

Nutrition

Serving: 2taquitosCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a crispy finish, fry in small batches. Assemble and freeze unbaked taquitos for up to 4 months.

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