How to Make Quick Beef Taquitos - A Step-by-Step Guide

Quick Beef Taquitos are a delicious and easy-to-make Mexican dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or game day snack. These taquitos are filled with seasoned ground beef, rolled up in corn tortillas, and then fried until crispy. They are typically served with a variety of toppings such as salsa, guacamole, and sour cream, making them a versatile and crowd-pleasing dish.

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Ingredients

  • oil for frying
  • 2 (12 ounce) cans roast beef with gravy
  • 1 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese
  • 1 (7 ounce) can diced green chiles
  • 18 corn tortillas

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Combine roast beef, pepper jack cheese, and green chilies in a bowl. Use a fork to break up the beef and mix ingredients.
  • Fry tortillas in hot oil just long enough to soften, just a few seconds; drain on a plate lined with paper towels.
  • Begin spooning beef mixture into tortillas making a line down the middle of the tortilla. Roll tortilla around the filling and place in frying pan with the edge of the rolled tortilla facing the bottom of the pan. Cook until the tortillas are completely browned, 5 to 8 minutes per side. Drain again on paper towels before serving.
  • Nutrition

    384 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 76mg
    • Sodium: 1149mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 39g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 29g
    • Vitamin C: 23mg
    • Calcium: 183mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 206mg