These crispy and flavorful beef taquitos are a perfect appetizer or main course for any Mexican-inspired meal. Seasoned ground beef is rolled in soft corn tortillas and fried until golden brown. Serve these tasty taquitos with your favorite salsa, guacamole, or sour cream for a delicious and satisfying dish.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground beef
- 1 Onion
- 3 Garlic clove
- 1 tablespoon Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- Black pepper
- 12 Tortilla
- 1 cup Vegetable oil
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese
Instructions
Cook the beef
In a large skillet, cook 1 pound of ground beef over medium heat, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
Prepare the vegetables
While the beef is cooking, finely chop 1 medium onion and mince 3 cloves of garlic.
Season the beef
Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, 1 tablespoon of chili powder, 1 teaspoon of ground cumin, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper to the skillet with the cooked beef. Stir to combine and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the onion is softened and the spices are fragrant.
Warm the tortillas
Wrap 12 small corn tortillas in damp paper towels and microwave for 30-60 seconds, or until warm and pliable.
Fill and roll the taquitos
Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the beef mixture onto the lower third of each tortilla. Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the beef. Roll the tortillas tightly around the filling, securing with toothpicks if necessary.
Fry the taquitos
In a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven, heat 1 cup of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Working in batches, fry the taquitos for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy. Remove the taquitos from the oil and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
Serve
Remove the toothpicks from the taquitos and serve them hot, with your favorite salsa, guacamole, or sour cream for dipping.
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