Description
Delicious and crispy beef taquitos filled with seasoned ground beef and cheese, perfect for a snack or meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- Sour cream and salsa (for serving)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the spices are fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
- Place about 2 tablespoons of the beef mixture and a sprinkle of cheddar cheese in the center of each tortilla. Roll them tightly and secure with a toothpick if necessary.
- In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Carefully add the taquitos, seam side down, and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Remove the taquitos from the oil and drain on paper towels. Serve hot with sour cream and salsa.
Notes
- For a healthier version, bake the taquitos at 400°F for 15-20 minutes until crispy instead of frying.
- Add diced jalapeños or bell peppers to the beef mixture for extra flavor and crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg