Crispy Beef Taquitos (Print-Friendly Version)
Corn tortillas packed with tasty beef, crisped to perfection and served with vibrant toppings.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Beef Filling
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1 pound ground beef or shredded beef like brisket or roast
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1 small onion, diced finely
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2 cloves garlic, chopped
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1 teaspoon chili powder
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/2 teaspoon salt, adjust to your taste
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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1/2 cup salsa or tomato sauce
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1/2 cup shredded cheese like cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a Mexican blend
→ Taquitos
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12 small corn tortillas
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Vegetable oil for frying or cooking spray for baking
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Optional toothpicks for holding taquitos together
→ Garnish
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Guacamole
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Sour cream
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Salsa
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Shredded lettuce
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Chopped cilantro
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Diced tomatoes
# How to Make It:
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In a large skillet on medium heat, add a little oil. Toss in the diced onion, cooking for 3 to 4 minutes until soft. Then add the garlic for 30 seconds until it smells great.
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In the skillet, add the ground beef. Break it up while cooking until it's browned and cooked through. If you're using shredded beef, just warm it up.
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Mix in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Let it cook for a couple of minutes to really bring out those flavors.
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Stir in the tomato sauce or salsa. Mix well and let it simmer for about 3 to 5 minutes until it thickens a bit.
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Take the skillet off the heat and mix in the shredded cheese. Let the filling cool off a bit before you start rolling.
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Heat the corn tortillas for about 10 to 15 seconds per side in a skillet, or wrap them in a damp paper towel and microwave for 20 to 30 seconds so they’re easier to work with.
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Spread 2 tablespoons of the beef filling on the lower third of each tortilla. Roll them up tightly, and if you want, use a toothpick to keep them closed.
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Heat 1 to 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 350°F. Fry the taquitos, seam side down first, for 2 to 3 minutes per side until they’re crispy and golden. Drain them on paper towels afterward.
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Preheat your oven to 425°F. Place the rolled taquitos seam side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Give them a light spray of cooking spray or brush with oil. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, flipping them halfway, until they're golden and crispy.
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Set your air fryer to 400°F. Lay the taquitos seam side down in a single layer, doing this in batches if you need to. Lightly spray them with oil. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until they're crispy and browned.
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Put the taquitos on a serving plate, topping them with guacamole, sour cream, salsa, lettuce, tomatoes, and cilantro as you wish.
# Extra Information:
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Keep your tortillas warm so they don’t crack when you roll them.
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Use paper towels to drain fried taquitos to keep them crisp.