Beef Taquitos

Here’s a crispy, flavorful Beef Taquitos recipe — perfect for a snack, appetizer, or easy dinner. You can bake, fry, or air fry them depending on your vibe.

🌮 Beef Taquitos (Crispy Mexican-Style Rolled Tacos)

🧂 Ingredients:

• 1 lb (450g) ground beef (or shredded beef)

• ½ small onion, finely chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp chili powder

• 1 tsp cumin

• ½ tsp paprika

• Salt & pepper, to taste

• ½ cup salsa or tomato sauce (adds moisture + flavor)

• ½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend)

• 10–12 small corn tortillas (or flour, if preferred)

• Oil, for frying or brushing

🔥 Instructions:

1. Make the Beef Filling:

• In a skillet over medium heat, cook onion until soft (2–3 minutes).

• Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.

• Stir in garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.

• Add salsa or tomato sauce and cook 2–3 minutes more.

• Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheese. Let cool slightly.

2. Warm the Tortillas:

• Wrap tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave for 30–45 seconds to soften and prevent cracking.

  • OR warm in a dry skillet for a few seconds per side.

3. Roll the Taquitos:

• Place 2–3 tbsp of beef filling on one edge of each tortilla.

• Roll tightly and place seam-side down.

Cooking Options:

✅ Air Fryer:

• Preheat to 400°F (200°C).

• Lightly spray taquitos with oil.

• Air fry for 7–9 minutes, turning once halfway, until crispy.

✅ Baked:

• Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).

• Place taquitos on a baking sheet lined with parchment.

• Brush or spray with oil.

• Bake for 15–18 minutes, flipping halfway through.

✅ Fried (Traditional):

• Heat oil (½ inch deep) in a skillet to 350°F (175°C).

• Fry taquitos seam-side down for 2–3 minutes per side, until golden.

• Drain on paper towels.

🧄 Serving Suggestions:

• Serve with:

  • Guacamole

  • Sour cream

  • Pico de gallo or salsa

  • Shredded lettuce & cotija cheese

🧊 Storage / Make Ahead:

• Freeze rolled uncooked taquitos on a tray, then transfer to a freezer bag.

• Cook from frozen: Bake or air fry an extra 3–5 minutes.

Want to make shredded beef taquitos, vegetarian black bean taquitos, or a spicy chipotle version? Just say the word!