Beef Taquitos
These Beef Taquitos are crispy, cheesy, and packed with savory seasoned beef. Perfect for quick dinners or fun gatherings!
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Mixing Bowl
- Tortilla warmer or clean kitchen towel
- Frying pan or deep fryer
- Slotted Spoon
Ingredients
- 1/2 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
- 1/4 medium onion diced
- 1 pound ground beef
- Taco Seasoning use the entire recipe of homemade taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup water
- 20 corn tortillas
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese or cheddar cheese
- Oil for frying the taquitos
- Toppings shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream, salsa, and guacamole
Instructions
Beef Taquitos Cooking Guide
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add the avocado oil. Once hot, add the diced onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until translucent.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook, breaking it apart, until browned and cooked through.
- Drain excess fat if needed. Add taco seasoning and water. Stir to combine and simmer for about 5 minutes until water evaporates.
- Remove from heat and let the beef mixture cool slightly.
- Warm the corn tortillas by wrapping in a clean kitchen towel and microwaving for 30 seconds or warming on a skillet to keep them pliable.
- Spoon about 2 tablespoons of beef mixture onto one end of each tortilla. Sprinkle cheese over beef and roll tightly. Secure with toothpick if desired.
- Heat oil in a frying pan or deep fryer over medium-high heat. Fry taquitos seam side down in batches for 3-4 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Remove taquitos with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Serve taquitos topped with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream, salsa, and guacamole.
Notes
- To keep taquitos crispy, avoid overcrowding the frying pan.
- Make sure the oil is hot before frying to prevent excess oil absorption.
- Add chopped jalapeños or bell peppers to the beef for extra flavor.
- For a healthier option, bake taquitos at 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes instead of frying.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze un-fried taquitos for up to 3 months.