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To make the taquito: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
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Add the chorizo to the pan and break it up with a spoon.
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Cook the sausage until its browned on all sides.
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Remove the sausage from the pan and spoon out some of the oil leaving a bit in the pan.
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Add the peppers, onion, carrot, and garlic to the pan.
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Cook until the carrots are tender, about 8 minutes.
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Stir in the cooked chorizo.
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To make the queso: In a sauce pan, combine the apple juice and mustard.
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Stir well and bring to a simmer over low heat.
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Stir in the Cheddar cheese.
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Cook and stir until the cheese is melted.
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Turn off the heat and cover the cheese sauce to keep it warm.
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Pour the canola oil into a deep heavy skillet with high sides.
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Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 375 degrees F.
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Heat the tortillas in the microwave for 30 seconds.
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Lay the tortillas on a plate and divide the meat mixture between them fold in 2 opposite sides then roll the tortilla tightly.
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Fry the taquitos in the hot oil until golden brown, about 3 to 5 minutes.
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Drain them on paper towels to remove the excess oil.
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To serve: Spoon some of the warm queso on each plate, slice the taquitos in half and place the 2 halves on each plate.
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Sprinkle the taquitos with chopped fresh cilantro and serve.
