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
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- 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
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 400ºF (204ºC) and spray a baking sheet.
- Cook Beef: Brown beef with onions, garlic, and spices in a skillet.
- Add Cheese: Mix in enchilada sauce and cheese until melted.
- Fill Tortillas: Spoon beef mixture onto tortillas, roll tightly, and place on baking sheet.
- 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