**Beef Taquitos: A Crispy and Flavorful Mexican Delight**
Indulge in the deliciousness of beef taquitos, a classic Mexican street food that combines crispy tortillas, tender beef filling, and a burst of flavors. These delightful treats are perfect for any occasion, whether it's a casual get-together with friends, a festive fiesta, or simply a satisfying meal at home. With our carefully curated collection of beef taquito recipes, you'll discover a variety of cooking methods, fillings, and toppings to suit your taste and dietary preferences. From traditional oven-baked taquitos to air-fryer versions and even a slow-cooker option, we've got you covered. So, get ready to embark on a culinary journey filled with crispy tortillas, juicy beef, and an explosion of Mexican flavors.
**Recipes Included:**
1. **Classic Beef Taquitos:** Experience the authentic taste of beef taquitos with this classic recipe. Perfectly seasoned beef filling is rolled in corn tortillas and baked until golden brown, creating a crispy exterior and a tender, flavorful interior.
2. **Air Fryer Beef Taquitos:** Enjoy guilt-free indulgence with these air fryer beef taquitos. Using minimal oil, this cooking method delivers crispy taquitos with reduced fat content, making them a healthier alternative without compromising on taste.
3. **Slow Cooker Beef Taquitos:** For those who prefer a hands-off approach, this slow-cooker beef taquito recipe is a lifesaver. Simply toss the ingredients into your slow cooker and let it do the work. The result is fall-apart tender beef that's perfect for filling taquitos.
4. **Black Bean and Beef Taquitos:** Add a healthy twist to your taquitos with this black bean and beef filling. Combining the goodness of black beans with seasoned beef, this recipe offers a protein-packed and nutritious option that's sure to satisfy.
5. **Sweet Potato and Beef Taquitos:** For a vegetarian take on taquitos, try our sweet potato and beef filling. Sweet potatoes add a natural sweetness and a boost of vitamins to the mix, creating a unique and flavorful combination that will impress both vegetarians and meat-lovers alike.
6. **Guacamole and Salsa:** No taquito experience is complete without the perfect accompaniments. Learn how to make fresh guacamole and salsa to elevate your taquitos to the next level. These homemade sauces add a burst of freshness and flavor that will complement the crispy tortillas and savory fillings perfectly.
QUICK BEEF TAQUITOS
Always a crowd pleaser, one of those recipes you have to kick everyone out of the kitchen to be able to complete. It's fast and delicious with beef, cheese, and chiles. Served best with sour cream and guacamole.
Provided by TRACEY
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Combine roast beef, pepper jack cheese, and green chilies in a bowl. Use a fork to break up the beef and mix ingredients.
- Fry tortillas in hot oil just long enough to soften, just a few seconds; drain on a plate lined with paper towels.
- Begin spooning beef mixture into tortillas making a line down the middle of the tortilla. Roll tortilla around the filling and place in frying pan with the edge of the rolled tortilla facing the bottom of the pan. Cook until the tortillas are completely browned, 5 to 8 minutes per side. Drain again on paper towels before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 384 calories, Carbohydrate 38.8 g, Cholesterol 75.8 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 28.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 1148.7 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
BEEF TAQUITOS
These taquitos are so good. They can be frozen ahead of time and pulled out a few at a time for a quick dinner. Prep time includes 4 hours freeze time and 6 hours crock pot time. Also the cook time is specific to baking time, it is less if you fry them.
Provided by cervantesbrandi
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 11h11m
Yield 40 taquitos
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place the roast in a crock pot. Add the garlic cloves, onion, bouillon cubes, and cover the roast with water. Cook on high for 6 hours. Once the roast is cooked and fork tender cool the roast until cool enough to handle and set aside.
- Heat the oil in a saute pan on medium heat.
- While the oil is heating you can start to assemble the meat for the taquitos.
- Place the shredded meat, shredded cheese, and green chiles in a large bowl and toss to combine.
- Now that your oil is heated add one tortilla at a time into the hot oil for 20 seconds on each side to "soften" the tortilla. As each tortilla is softened place them on a plate stacked on top of each other.
- Once you have about 40 tortillas "softened" you can start preparing the taquitos.
- Line an aluminum pan with wax paper to place your prepared taquitos on.
- On a seperate plate, place two tablespoons of the meat mixture in the middle of a "softened" tortilla in the shape of a line going all the way across the tortilla. Gently fold one side of the tortilla over to meet the other side (it doesnt have to line up exactly. Carefully and tightly roll the tortilla into the shape of a cigar. Place the taquito seam side down on the wax paper lined pan.
- Continue to roll the remaining tortillas. If there is leftover meat soften more tortillas to continue rolling taquitos until all the meat is gone. Cover the taquitos with plastic wrap and place the pan in the freezer for 4 hours.
- If you are ready to prepare them you can bake them on an ungreased baking sheet for 11 minutes on 400 degrees or dry them in a pan on medium high for 2 minutes each side in two cups of oil. To keep them frozen simply take them from the pan and put the taquitos in a ziploc bag to prevent them from getting freezer burn. They freeze for up to one month.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 305, Fat 16.9, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 12.9, Sodium 100.1, Carbohydrate 32.5, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 0.8, Protein 7.7
TOOTHPICK BEEF TAQUITOS
I made my own ground beef by grinding beef brisket, and I made salsa using my salsa recipe, but this certainly works perfectly well with prepared ingredients.
Provided by Late Night Gourmet
Categories Cheese
Time 2h
Yield 30 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Blend beef thoroughly with cumin, chili powder, peppers, and file powder and refrigerate for at least an hour to allow flavors to settle.
- Pan cook beef until partly browned. Add onions, bell peppers, and garlic and cook until meat is browned and vegetables are softened. Drain. Combine with cheese and salsa.
- If using a deep fryer, heat oil to 350°F If using a pan, add enough oil to coat the surface of the pan and raise to medium heat.
- Microwave a few tortillas at a time on a paper towel to make the tortillas pliable. I warmed 4 tortillas for 45 seconds.
- Add a heaping tablespoon of beef, cheese, and salsa mixture to the center of a tortilla. Roll tortilla as tightly as possible and secure with a toothpick. NOTE: push filling in from both sides so keep it from falling out while frying.
- Cook a few taquitos at a time. If deep frying, cook for a few minutes or until golden brown. If using a pan, flip over after a few minutes and cook until both sides are golden brown.
- Move to drying rack with a paper towel underneath and allow to drain. When cool, remove toothpicks.
Tips:
- Use flank steak or skirt steak for the best results. These cuts of meat are relatively inexpensive and cook quickly.
- Make sure the meat is thinly sliced against the grain. This will help it cook evenly and make it easier to chew.
- Season the meat well with cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt and pepper. This will give it a delicious flavor.
- Cook the meat in a hot skillet until it is browned on all sides. Do not overcook it, or it will become tough.
- To make the taquitos, fill a tortilla with some of the cooked meat, cheese, and salsa. Roll it up tightly and place it seam-side down in a baking dish.
- Bake the taquitos in a preheated oven until they are golden brown and crispy. Serve them with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, guacamole, and pico de gallo.
Conclusion:
Beef taquitos are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for parties or potlucks. With a few simple tips, you can make the best beef taquitos that your friends and family will love.
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