Beef

Crispy Cheesy Beef Taquitos

Golden pan-fried taquitos rolled around saucy chipotle-spiced beef and two melty cheeses, served with a creamy garlicky avocado-cilantro sauce for dipping. Crunchy outside, cheesy inside — the appetizer that never survives the first five minutes.

Crispy Cheesy Beef Taquitos

Prep

20 min

Cook

30 min

Total

50 min

Serves

4

Ingredients

Taquitos

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 yellow onion, diced
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp chipotle powder
  • 1 tsp beef bouillon powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • Splash of water
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
  • Flour tortillas
  • Oil, for frying

Avocado sauce

  • 1 large avocado
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 bunch cilantro (about 1/2 cup)
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 tsp adobo seasoning
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Method

  1. 1

    Heat a little olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the diced onion until translucent.

  2. 2

    Add the beef and cook until browned, 6–8 minutes. Drain excess grease if needed.

    Crispy Cheesy Beef Taquitos — step 2
  3. 3

    Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, oregano, cumin, coriander, paprika, chipotle powder, beef bouillon, salt and pepper.

  4. 4

    Mix in the tomato paste and cook 2–3 minutes, then add a splash of water, reduce the heat, cover and simmer 10–12 minutes until saucy.

  5. 5

    Warm the tortillas slightly so they're flexible. Spoon beef filling and both cheeses along one side of each tortilla, roll tightly, and secure with a toothpick.

    Crispy Cheesy Beef Taquitos — step 5
  6. 6

    Heat 1–2 inches of oil to 350°F (175°C) and place the taquitos in seam-side down.

  7. 7

    Fry 2–3 minutes per side until deeply golden and crispy, then drain on paper towels.

  8. 8

    Blend the avocado, garlic, mayonnaise, cilantro, lime juice, adobo, olive oil, salt and pepper until smooth. Serve the taquitos hot with the avocado sauce.

    Crispy Cheesy Beef Taquitos — step 8

Tips

  • Seam-side down first is the secret — it seals the roll so it never unravels.
  • Don't overfill; a few spoonfuls rolls tighter and fries crispier.
  • The avocado sauce keeps its color for a day if you press plastic wrap onto the surface.
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