Ingredients
– 1 pound ground beef
– 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
– 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
– 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
– 10-12 small flour tortillas
– Cooking oil for frying
– Optional toppings: sour cream, guacamole, salsa, or fresh cilantro
Instructions
Creating Crispy Cheesy Beef Taquitos is a straightforward process. Follow these steps to make your own delicious taquitos:
1. Cook the Beef: In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain any excess fat.
2. Season: Add the taco seasoning to the beef and mix well. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the beef is well-coated with seasoning.
3. Mix in Cheese: Remove the skillet from heat and stir in both the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses until they are melted and well combined with the beef.
4. Warm Tortillas: In a separate pan, lightly warm the tortillas over low heat to make them pliable.
5. Assemble Taquitos: Take a tortilla and spoon about 2-3 tablespoons of the beef and cheese mixture onto the center. Roll it tightly, folding in the sides as you go. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
6. Heat Oil: In a deep skillet or frying pan, heat about 1 inch of cooking oil over medium-high heat.
7. Fry Taquitos: Carefully place the rolled taquitos seam-side down in the hot oil. Fry for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy.
8. Drain: Remove the taquitos from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
9. Serve: Enjoy the taquitos warm, paired with your favorite toppings for that extra burst of flavor!
By following these steps, you’ll create Crispy Cheesy Beef Taquitos that are sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10-12 taquitos
- Calories: 350 kcal (per taquito)
- Fat: 20g
- Protein: 18g