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Beef Taquitos Recipe

Beef Taquitos Recipe
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These Beef Taquitos are filled with a flavorful beef mixture, rolled up, and either fried, baked, or air-fried until crispy. Serve them with your favorite toppings for a delicious appetizer or meal.

Ingredients

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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

  1. Prepare the Beef Filling: Heat a skillet, sauté onion and garlic, add beef, spices, tomato sauce, and cheese. Let cool.
  2. Warm the Tortillas: Heat tortillas for pliability.
  3. Fill and Roll: Place beef filling on tortillas, roll tightly, and secure with toothpicks.
  4. Cooking Methods:
    • Frying: Fry the taquitos until golden and crispy.
    • Baking: Bake the taquitos until crispy and golden.
    • Air Frying: Air fry the taquitos until crispy and golden.
  5. Serve: Garnish taquitos with desired toppings like guacamole, sour cream, salsa, lettuce, cilantro, and tomatoes. Enjoy!

Notes

  • To make this recipe vegetarian, substitute the ground beef with plant-based crumbles or black beans.
  • You can customize the filling with additional ingredients like diced peppers or corn.

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Keywords: Beef Taquitos, Taquito Recipe, Mexican Appetizer, Crunchy Taquitos

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