Crispy Cheesy Beef Taquitos
Experience a taste of Mexican street food with these crispy and cheesy beef taquitos. Perfect as a main course or a delightful appetizer, these taquitos are packed with seasoned ground beef and melted cheese, all wrapped in crispy tortillas.
Discover the delightful crunch of these Crispy Cheesy Beef Taquitos, a Mexican-inspired treat perfect as a main course or an appetizer. With seasoned ground beef wrapped in warm tortillas and oozing with cheese, these deep-fried delights are sure to impress at any gathering. Serve them with refreshing pico de gallo and a squeeze of lime for an extra burst of flavor.
Ingredients
🥩 500g ground beef
🌮 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
🧀 200g shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
🌯 8 small flour tortillas
🥛 2 tablespoons milk
🥄 1 cup cooking oil (vegetable or canola)
🍅 Pico de gallo, for serving
🍋 Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
1- Prepare the Ground Beef:
- In a medium-sized pan over medium heat, add the ground beef.
- Cook until fully browned, using a spatula to break it into smaller pieces.
- Once browned, add the taco seasoning and mix well to evenly coat the beef.
2- Assemble the Taquitos:
- Lay a flour tortilla flat and add a portion (approximately 2 tablespoons) of the seasoned ground beef along the center.
- Top the beef with a generous handful of shredded cheese.
- Brush the outer edges of the tortilla lightly with milk. This will act as an adhesive when rolling.
- Roll the tortilla tightly around the filling to form a taquito, ensuring it is sealed.
3- Fry the Taquitos:
- Heat the cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Once hot, carefully place the taquitos, seam-side down, into the oil.
- Fry each taquito for approximately 1-2 minutes per side, until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Using tongs, remove the taquitos from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
4- Serve:
- Arrange the taquitos on a serving plate.
- Garnish with pico de gallo and serve with lime wedges for squeezing over the top.
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4 (2 taquitos per serving)
Calories per Serving: Approximately 450
Proteins, Fats, Carbohydrates per Serving: 23g protein, 25g fat, 30g carbohydrates
Equipment: Medium pan, spatula, large skillet, tongs, paper towels
Cooking Tips:
- Ensure your oil is sufficiently hot before frying to achieve a crispy texture without over-soaking.
- If desired, bake the taquitos in the oven at 200°C (390°F) for 15-20 minutes as a healthier alternative.
#taquitos #mexicanfood #cheesy #crispy #appetizer #maincourse #homemade #delicious
Tiktok profile - cookinwithgreg: https://www.tiktok.com/@cookinwithgreg
Comments