Spicy Beef Taquitos -- Freezer Friendly!
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4.9
36 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
626 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Spicy Beef Taquitos -- Freezer Friendly!
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It's such a treat to remember you've got some of these Spicy Beef Taquitos in the fridge for a quick meal. I dipped this batch in some Salsa de Aguacate and they were delicious!
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Ingredients
- 2 lbs. ground beef
- 1 onion
- 4 garlic cloves
- 3-6 chipotles in adobo
- 1 tablespoon adobo sauce from the can
- 2 teaspoons chile powder (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 2 teaspoons Mexican oregano
- 1.5 teaspoons salt (plus more to taste)
- freshly cracked black pepper
- splash of water
- olive oil
- 24 corn tortillas
- 1/2 lb. cheese (I used Jack)
For the Salsa de Aguacate (optional):
- 1 avocado
- 1/4 cup water
- juice of lime
- 4-5 prigs cilantro
- 1/2 garlic clove
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Start by cooking a finely chopped onion in some oil over medium heat. Once softened, add 2 lbs. ground beef and cook until browned. Once browned you can drain off some fat if you want.
- Add 4 minced garlic cloves to the beef mixture and give it a quick saute for 30 seconds or so. Then add the remaining ingredients: 3-6 minced chipotles in adobo, 1 tablespoon adobo sauce from the can, 2 teaspoons chile powder (optional), 1.5 teaspoons salt, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 2 teaspoons Mexican oregano, freshly cracked black pepper, and a splash of water. Combine well and once heated through take a final taste for seasoning. I added another pinch of salt and Mexican oregano to this batch. Note: I used six chipotles for this batch and it had some real heat! Start with less chipotles for a milder batch.
- To make the taquitos, start by warming up the corn tortillas. I covered them with damp paper towels and microwaved them for a minute or so. Other ways to warm up corn tortillas. Add 2-3 tablespoons of the Beef mixture to each tortilla along with strips of cheese (or shredded cheese). Roll tight and place them seam side down on a baking sheet.
- To cook them, simply add a thin layer of oil to the taquitos and bake them in a 400F oven for 15-20 minutes. I usually start taking peeks after 15 minutes and take them out when the edges are turning darker brown. Serve immediately. Note: you can use an olive oil sprayer or pastry brush to give them a thin layer of oil, but I've used oily fingers in the past and it works just as well :)
- If you're making the Salsa de Aguacate, combine the following ingredients in a blender or food processor: the flesh of a ripe avocado, 1/4 cup water, juice of 1 lime, 4-5 sprigs of cilantro, 1/2 peeled garlic clove, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Combine well and taste for seasoning. For a thinner consistency add additional splashes of water and re-blend.
- Continue rolling taquitos until all of the ground beef mixture is used. Add leftover taquitos to freezer safe bags and store in the freezer. To reheat, simply add a thin layer of oil to the taquitos and bake in a 400F oven. They'll need a similar amount of time to bake when pulling them from the freezer, just a tad longer.
Notes
- Using six chipotles will give the beef serious heat! For a milder batch, I would recommend starting with 2-3 chipotles and tasting from there. You can always increase the heat by adding more chipotle.
- I'm in the habit of scraping out the seeds of the chipotles. More info on working with chipotles in adobo.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
626kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
32g
(64%)
Fat
38g
(58%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Cholesterol
110mg
(37%)
Sodium
871mg
(36%)
Potassium
639mg
(18%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
685IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
305mg
(31%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 626 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 626kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 38g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 110mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 871mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 639mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 685IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 305mg | 31% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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