Description
These crispy Beef Taquitos are a delicious Mexican dish perfect for a main course or party appetizer. They are filled with seasoned ground beef, cheese, and green chiles, rolled up in corn tortillas and fried until golden and crispy. Serve them hot with your favorite toppings like sour cream, guacamole, and salsa.
Ingredients
Scale
For the beef filling:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup canned diced green chiles
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
For the taquitos:
- 12 small corn tortillas
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil for frying
- Optional toppings such as sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and shredded lettuce
Instructions
- Cook the beef filling: In a skillet, brown the ground beef, then add onion, garlic, and spices. Stir in green chiles and cheese.
- Prepare the taquitos: Warm tortillas, fill each with beef mixture, and roll tightly. Secure with toothpicks if needed.
- Fry the taquitos: Fry in hot oil until golden and crispy on all sides.
- Serve: Drain on paper towels and serve hot with desired toppings.
Notes
- For a lighter version, brush the taquitos with oil and bake at 425°F for 15-20 minutes until crispy.
- Corn tortillas provide an authentic flavor, but flour tortillas can also be used.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 taquitos
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
