Crispy Cheesy Beef Taquitos
Crispy Cheesy Beef Taquitos are a delicious blend of crunchy tortillas and spicy, cheesy beef filling, perfect for weeknight dinners or parties.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking or Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 8 to 10 small corn tortillas
- Cooking oil for frying or brushing
- Sour cream or salsa for serving
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking the meat into small pieces as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
- Sprinkle in the taco seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir to coat the beef evenly and cook 30 seconds more.
- Remove the skillet from heat. Stir in the shredded cheese until it melts into the beef.
- If baking, preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet.
- Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave wrapped in a damp towel.
- Spoon a small line of the beef mixture near one edge of each tortilla and roll tightly.
- For baking, arrange the taquitos seam-side down on the baking sheet, brush lightly with oil, and bake for 15 to 20 minutes. For frying, heat oil in a skillet and fry until golden.
- Serve immediately with sour cream, salsa, or your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
Substitute ground turkey for a lighter option, or use pepper jack for added spice. Ensure tortillas are warm before rolling to avoid cracking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 taquitos
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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