Beef Taquitos (Baked or Fried)
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Beef Taquitos (Baked or Fried)
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Crunchy Mexican Beef Taquitos filled with seasoned ground beef and shredded cheese, then baked or fried for a crispy crunchy exterior.
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Ingredients
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 medium onion, diced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce minced (optional)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 cup water
- 18 corn tortillas
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese
- oil (about 2-3 cups for frying or 1-2 tablespoons for baking)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and onion. Saute for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions have softened.
- Add ground beef and cook for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
- Add tomato paste, chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, chili powder, salt, cumin, oregano, and water. Stir to combine and cook for 3 more minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Wrap the corn tortillas in a damp paper towel and heat them in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, flipping the tortillas halfway through until all of them are warm and pliable. Place them in a tortilla warmer or wrap them in a clean kitchen towel to keep them warm during assembly.
- Place a heaping spoonful of the ground beef mixture and a pinch of shredded cheese onto each tortilla. Tightly roll up each tortilla and secure it closed by threading a toothpick along the seam (see photo in blog post).
- To fry the taquitos: Pour enough oil into the bottom of a deep skillet or frying pan so that the oil reaches halfway up the taquitos. Heat oil over medium-high heat to 350°F (To test, drop a small piece of tortilla in the oil. If it sizzles, it's ready.) Cooking in batches, add 3-4 taquitos and fry for about 1 1/2-2 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer taquitos to a large plate or baking sheet lined with paper towels to soak up any excess oil.
- To bake the taquitos: Preheat the oven to 425°F. Place the taquitos on a large baking sheet covered with parchment paper. Lightly brush or spray the tops of the taquitos with cooking oil. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until they're crispy and golden brown.
- Remove the toothpicks from the taquitos and serve with shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, mexican crema and guacamole.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
3taquitos
Calories
408kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
71mg
(24%)
Sodium
545mg
(23%)
Potassium
457mg
(13%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
584IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
222mg
(22%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 408 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 3taquitos | |
| Calories | 408kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 545mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 457mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 584IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 222mg | 22% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.7
36 reviews
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