Description
Beef and Cheese Taquitos are the ultimate crowd-pleasing snack, combining crispy tortillas filled with savory ground beef, melted cheese, and vibrant spices. Perfect for game nights or cozy movie marathons, these taquitos deliver a burst of flavor in every bite. With simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, you’ll be ready to impress your friends and family with this delicious treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 8 flour tortillas (6-inch)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese blend
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Add chopped onions halfway through until translucent.
- Stir in cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Mix in the shredded cheese until melted.
- Spoon about two tablespoons of filling onto one edge of each tortilla and roll tightly.
- Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry rolled taquitos seam-side down until golden brown (about three minutes per side).
- Drain excess oil on paper towels and serve with guacamole or salsa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack/Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito (50g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg