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Homemade Taquitos

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  • Author: Lily Carter
  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 4 hours
  • Total Time: 4 hours 20 mins
  • Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
  • Category: Main-course
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Description

These homemade taquitos are filled with tender beef chuck roast cooked in a flavorful blend of spices and salsa, then fried to crispy perfection. Serve them with your favorite toppings like salsa, sour cream, guacamole, and shredded cheese for a delicious meal or snack.


Ingredients

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Main Ingredients:

  • 1 2.5-4lb beef chuck roast
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 14 oz can beef broth
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 Tbsp cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dry minced onion powder
  • 20 corn tortillas
  • Oil for frying
  • toothpicks

For serving:

  • Salsa
  • Sour cream
  • Guacamole
  • Shredded cheese

Instructions

  1. Cook the beef: Season the beef chuck roast with salt and pepper, then cook it in beef broth, salsa, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, and onion powder until tender. Shred the beef.
  2. Assemble the taquitos: Place some shredded beef on a corn tortilla, roll it tightly, and secure with a toothpick.
  3. Fry the taquitos: Heat oil in a pan and fry the taquitos until crispy and golden brown.
  4. Serve: Remove toothpicks, and serve the taquitos with salsa, sour cream, guacamole, and shredded cheese.

Notes

  • You can also bake the taquitos in the oven instead of frying for a healthier option.
  • Feel free to customize the filling with chicken, pork, or beans for a different variation.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 taquito
  • Calories: 250 kcal
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 300 mg
  • Fat: 10 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 20 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 15 g
  • Cholesterol: 45 mg