Taquitos Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Taquitos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Vegetable oil, plus more for brushing on the taquitos.; 1 Onion, finely chopped; 1 clove Garlic, minced; 1 lb Ground beef; 1/2 cup Salsa. (I don't like salsa so I use mild taco sauce); 2 tsp Chili powder; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1/4 tsp Pepper; 10 6-inch flour tortillas; 1 packages Shredded cheese. I like the taco blend but you can use whatever you like.

Servings: persons

1 tbsp Vegetable oil, plus more for brushing on the taquitos.
1 Onion, finely chopped
1 clove Garlic, minced
1 lb Ground beef
1/2 cup Salsa. (I don't like salsa so I use mild taco sauce)
2 tsp Chili powder
1/2 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Pepper
10 6-inch flour tortillas
1 packages Shredded cheese. I like the taco blend but you can use whatever you like.

1
Heat the oven to 400F.
2
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3
Add the onion and garlic and cook them for 3 minutes, stirring often.
4
Add the beef, and use a wooden spoon or a spatula to break it up while it cooks, until it is no longer red, about 3 minutes.
5
Stir in the salsa, chili powder, and the salt and pepper.
6
Cook the mixture over low heat, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.
7
Place the tortillas on a plate and cover them with damp paper towels.
8
Microwave them until warm and pliable, about 45 seconds.
9
Top each tortilla with 1/4 cup of the beef mixture, spreading it to an inch from the edges.
10
Sprinkle cheese evenly over the beef.
11
Roll up the tortillas and place them on a foil-lined baking sheet with the seam sides down.
12
Brush the taquitos lightly with vegetable oil, then bake them until the filling is heated through and the tortillas are lightly browned, about 8-12 minutes.
13
Serve hot with sour cream, salsa or nacho cheese.
14
They're even yummy plain!

No nutrition data on file — estimate from the ingredient list.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tbsp Vegetable oil, plus more for brushing on the taquitos., 1 Onion, finely chopped, 1 clove Garlic, minced, 1 lb Ground beef, and more.

Yes, Taquitos falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Taquitos

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions