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Crispy Cheesy Beef Taquitos

Crispy Cheesy Beef Taquitos: Your New Favorite Snack Delight

Crispy Cheesy Beef Taquitos are a crowd-pleasing comfort food with seasoned beef and gooey cheese, perfect for snacks or meals.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 taquitos
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef Mixture
  • 1 pound Ground Beef can swap for shredded chicken or black beans
  • 1 medium Onion use yellow or white for best flavor
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons Chili Powder adjust to heat preference
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper
For the Binding Sauce
  • 0.5 cup Tomato Sauce can swap for salsa
For the Taquitos
  • 10 pieces Tortillas warm corn or flour
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheese cheddar or Mexican blend
For the Baking
  • 2 tablespoons Oil vegetable or olive for brushing

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • microwave

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Brown the Beef: Heat skillet over medium heat; add ground beef and chopped onion. Cook for 5–7 minutes until browned and onions are translucent.
  2. Add the Spices: Stir in garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper; cook for 1–2 minutes.
  3. Stir in the Sauce: Add tomato sauce to skillet and mix thoroughly; simmer for 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
  4. Prepare the Tortillas: Warm tortillas in microwave or skillet for about 30 seconds until pliable.
  5. Assemble the Taquitos: Spoon beef mixture onto lower half of tortillas and sprinkle with cheese; roll tightly.
  6. Place on Baking Sheet: Arrange taquitos seam side down on parchment-lined baking sheet.
  7. Preheat and Prepare for Baking: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and brush taquitos with oil.
  8. Bake to Perfection: Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden brown and crispy; broil for 1–2 minutes for extra crunch.

Nutrition

Serving: 2taquitosCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Customize with different proteins or add toppings like sour cream and guacamole.

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