Description
Experience the delightful crunch of homemade beef taquitos, perfect for family gatherings or game day snacks. With a crispy exterior and a cheesy, savory filling, these rolled tacos are sure to impress your guests. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep time, this recipe allows for endless customization with your favorite toppings. Whether served as appetizers or main dishes, these flavorful beef taquitos bring the vibrant taste of Mexican cuisine right to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
- 1½ teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 4 tablespoons cream cheese, softened and cubed
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 (8 inch) flour or corn tortillas
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Add the chopped onion halfway through until soft.
- Lower the heat and stir in chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, and oregano. Cook for about one minute.
- Mix in cream cheese until melted. Remove from heat and fold in sour cream and both cheeses.
- Spoon the mixture onto each tortilla and roll tightly; secure with toothpicks.
- Heat vegetable oil in a cast iron skillet or Dutch oven. Fry taquitos until golden brown on all sides. Drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm with toppings like sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 taquitos (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 50mg