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Cheesy Beef Baked Taquitos Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 16 taquitos 1x
  • Category: Appetizers
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Description

These Cheesy Beef Baked Taquitos are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. The crispy corn tortillas are filled with a flavorful beef and cheese mixture, perfect for dipping in salsa or guacamole.


Ingredients

Units Scale

  • 1 lb Ground Beef (96/4)
  • 1 (250g) White Onion, finely diced
  • 5 cloves (25g) Garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp Chili Powder
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1 tsp Oregano
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/2 C (120g) Enchilada Sauce
  • 1/2 Tbsp (8g) Olive Oil
  • 4 oz Shredded Cheese*
  • 16 Extra Thin Corn Tortillas

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 400ºF (204ºC) and spray a baking sheet.
  2. Cook Beef: Brown beef with onions, garlic, and spices in a skillet.
  3. Add Cheese: Mix in enchilada sauce and cheese until melted.
  4. Fill Tortillas: Spoon beef mixture onto tortillas, roll tightly, and place on baking sheet.
  5. Bake: Spray taquitos with cooking spray and bake for 30 minutes until crispy.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, flip taquitos halfway through baking.
  • Use extra thin corn tortillas for optimal texture.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven or air fryer.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 taquito
  • Calories: 250 kcal
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 450 mg
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 20 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 14 g
  • Cholesterol: 40 mg