Taquitos (Ground Beef) Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 30 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 50 minutes
Description:
Indulge in the savory delight of homemade Taquitos filled with seasoned ground beef, onions, and garlic, rolled in corn tortillas, and fried to crispy perfection. These Mexican-inspired delights are perfect for a quick meal or a party appetizer.
Recipe Category:
Meat
Keywords:
Mexican, < 60 Mins, Stove Top
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 3/4 | Onion |
| 1/4 | Garlic |
| 1/4 | Tomato Sauce |
| 1/2 | Cumin |
| 1 1/2 | Mild Green Chili |
| 1/2 | Corn Tortillas |
| 12 | Salsa |
| – | Sour Cream |
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 207.5
- Fat Content: 6.4g
- Saturated Fat Content: 2g
- Cholesterol Content: 36.9mg
- Sodium Content: 239.8mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 24.2g
- Fiber Content: 3.5g
- Sugar Content: 1.8g
- Protein Content: 14.1g
Servings:
Makes 12 Taquitos
Recipe Instructions:
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Brown the beef and drain. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until it’s no longer pink. Drain any excess fat.
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Add the onion and garlic and cook until soft. Stir in the chopped onion and minced garlic, and cook until they become soft and translucent.
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Add the tomato sauce, cumin, and chiles. Pour in the tomato sauce and sprinkle in the cumin. Add the mild green chilies. Stir well to combine.
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Simmer for 5 minutes. Let the mixture simmer gently for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Remove from heat and set aside.
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Briefly heat each tortilla in a pan with a little oil until soft enough to roll. In a separate skillet, heat a little oil over medium heat. Briefly heat each corn tortilla in the skillet until they become soft and pliable.
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Fill each tortilla with some of the meat mixture. Spoon a portion of the beef mixture onto the center of each tortilla.
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Roll tightly (into the shape of a medium-sized cigar). Roll up each tortilla tightly, enclosing the filling like a cigar. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
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Heat 1/3 inch of oil. In a deep skillet or frying pan, heat about 1/3 inch of oil over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
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Quickly brown each taquito (about one minute). Carefully place each rolled taquito into the hot oil, seam side down. Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 1 minute per side. Use tongs to flip them halfway through cooking.
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Serve warm with sides of salsa, sour cream, and guacamole. Transfer the cooked taquitos to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil. Serve them warm with your favorite dipping sauces such as salsa, sour cream, and guacamole on the side.
Enjoy the crunchy goodness of these homemade Taquitos filled with flavorful ground beef and spices, perfect for any occasion!
