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Homemade Taquitos

Crispy and flavorful homemade taquitos filled with seasoned meat and cheese, perfect for a snack or appetizer.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 1 lb ground beef or shredded chicken
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or Mexican blend
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup salsa for added flavor
Taquito Wrappers
  • 12 corn tortillas or flour tortillas
For Frying
  • 2 cups vegetable oil

Method
 

Prepare the Filling
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, shredded cheese, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and salsa. Mix well.
Assemble the Taquitos
  1. Heat the corn tortillas in a frying pan until warm and pliable. Place about 2 tablespoons of the filling on one end of each tortilla and roll tightly.
Fry the Taquitos
  1. In a frying pan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Fry the taquitos in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side. Use tongs to turn them.
Drain and Serve
  1. Remove the taquitos from the oil and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve hot with salsa or guacamole.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a healthier option, bake the taquitos in the oven at 400°F for 20 minutes instead of frying.

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