Cheesy Crispy Beef Taquitos
Nimble Moose

Cheesy Crispy Beef Taquitos

44Min
4Servings
620Cal
MediumLevel
Kid friendlyhalal
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Equipment

Skillet
Stove
Spatula
Mixing spoon
Lid
Microwave
Plate
Tongs
Blender
Bowl

Ingredients

Filling

ground beef (raw)

450 g

yellow onion (diced)

1 piece

garlic powder

2 tsp

onion powder

2 tsp

chili powder

2 tsp

dried oregano

2 tsp

ground cumin

1 tsp

ground coriander

1 tsp

paprika

1 tsp

chipotle powder

1 tsp

beef bouillon powder

1 tsp

salt

1 tsp

black pepper

1 tsp

tomato paste

2 tbsp

water

30 ml

mozzarella cheese (shredded)

60 g

Monterey Jack cheese (shredded)

60 g

flour tortillas

8 piece

Avocado Sauce

avocado

1 piece

mayonnaise

2 tbsp

olive oil

2 tbsp

garlic

4 clove

cilantro

15 g

lime

1 piece

adobo seasoning

1 tsp

salt

1 tsp

black pepper

1 tsp

Instructions

1

Cook the onions

Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook diced onion until translucent.

3 minMedium heattimer 3 min
2

Brown the beef

Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned.

7 minMedium heattimer 7 min
3

Add spices and tomato paste

Add all the spices and tomato paste, stir until well incorporated.

3 minMedium heattimer 3 min
4

Simmer the filling

Add a splash of water, cover and let simmer until saucy.

11 minLow heattimer 11 min
5

Warm the tortillas

Warm flour tortillas slightly to make them flexible.

2 min
6

Fill and roll taquitos

Add beef filling and cheese to each tortilla, roll tightly and secure with toothpicks.

10 min
7

Fry the taquitos

Heat oil in skillet and fry taquitos seam-side down until golden and crispy.

5 minMedium heattimer 5 min
8

Make avocado sauce

Blend avocado, garlic, mayonnaise, cilantro, lime juice, adobo, olive oil, salt and pepper until smooth.

3 min

Storage

Fridge: 2 days
Freezer: 30 days
Reheat: Oven 180°C for 8-10 minutes

Reheat in oven to maintain crispiness. Store sauce separately.

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