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Cheesy Beef Taquitos

Cheesy Beef Taquitos

  • Author: Charlotte
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Pan-Fried
  • Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Description

Crispy golden taquitos filled with seasoned beef and melted cheese, perfect for a quick meal or crowd-pleasing snack.


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 8 small flour tortillas
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

Instructions

  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Cook ground beef with chopped onion and minced garlic until browned.
  3. Add salt, black pepper, and chili powder, then stir well.
  4. Remove from heat and mix in shredded cheddar cheese.
  5. Heat olive oil in a clean skillet over medium heat.
  6. Spoon beef mixture onto each tortilla and roll tightly.
  7. Place seam side down in the skillet.
  8. Cook until golden and crispy on all sides, turning gently.
  9. Remove and let rest briefly before serving.

Notes

  • Warm tortillas before rolling to prevent cracking.
  • Do not overfill to keep them sealed during cooking.
  • Cook on medium heat for even crispiness.
  • Serve with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 520mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13g
  • Trans Fat: 0.5g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

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