Taquitos With Pork Picadillo Recipe

Name: Taquitos With Pork Picadillo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 (5 1/2-inch) corn tortillas; 1 pound chopped cooked pork*; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided; 1 medium onion, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 3 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped; 1/4 cup tomato paste; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese; Vegetable oil

Servings: persons

12 (5 1/2-inch) corn tortillas
1 pound chopped cooked pork*
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 medium onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup tomato paste
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Vegetable oil

1
Heat corn tortillas according to package directions. Cut tortillas into circles with a 3-inch cutter. Put tortilla circles on a plate, and cover with a towel; set aside.
2
Cook pork in a large nonstick skillet in 1 tablespoon hot vegetable oil over medium heat 5 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring constantly. Remove pork from pan, and drain on paper towels. Wipe skillet clean.
3
Saute onion, garlic, and peppers in remaining 1 tablespoon hot oil over medium-high heat 3 to 4 minutes or until onion is tender. Stir in pork, tomato paste, vinegar, pepper, and salt; cook, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in cilantro.
4
Spoon 2 tablespoons pork mixture evenly down center of each tortilla circle; top evenly with cheese. Roll up, and secure with a wooden pick.
5
Pour vegetable oil to depth of 1 1/2 inches into a large heavy skillet. Fry taquitos, in batches, in hot oil (350u00b0) over medium-high heat 1 to 2 minutes or until golden brown. Remove wooden picks, and serve immediately.
6
*1 pound of chopped or shredded pork (without sauce) from your favorite barbecue restaurant can be used.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 (5 1/2-inch) corn tortillas, 1 pound chopped cooked pork*, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided, 1 medium onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Taquitos With Pork Picadillo falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

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Taquitos With Pork Picadillo

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