Description
Golden, crispy beef taquitos filled with seasoned ground beef and melted cheese. Baked until crunchy and perfect for dipping in salsa, sour cream, or guacamole.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup tomato sauce (or salsa)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or Mexican blend)
- 10–12 small flour or corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheese (extra for topping)
- Cooking spray or oil (for brushing)
- Sour cream, guacamole, or salsa for dipping
- Fresh cilantro or green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and onion until browned, about 5–7 minutes.
- Add garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
- Stir in tomato sauce and cook for another 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup shredded cheese while the mixture is warm.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Warm tortillas briefly to make them pliable.
- Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the beef mixture onto each tortilla and roll tightly.
- Place seam side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Lightly brush or spray each taquito with oil and sprinkle extra cheese on top.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Optional: broil for 1–2 minutes at the end for extra crispiness.
- Serve hot with sour cream, salsa, or guacamole and garnish with cilantro or green onions.
Notes
- For extra crunch, use corn tortillas instead of flour.
- You can air fry the taquitos at 400°F for about 8–10 minutes.
- Add diced jalapeños or green chiles to the filling for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mexican