Beef and Cheese Crispitos

Satisfy your cravings with these irresistible Beef and Cheese Crispitos—crispy, golden tortillas stuffed with a savory filling of spiced ground beef, melted Monterey Jack cheese, and zesty aromatics like garlic, onion, and jalapeño. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or game-day appetizers, requiring just 15 minutes of prep and baking to golden perfection in 20 minutes. Brushed with oil and baked for a lighter twist on traditional frying, these homemade crispitos deliver all the crunch you crave without the extra grease. Serve them warm with tangy sour cream and vibrant salsa for dipping, and watch these crowd-pleasing snacks disappear in no time! Keywords: Beef and Cheese Crispitos, crispy tortillas, ground beef recipes, baked appetizers, easy Tex-Mex recipes.

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 1 unit jalapeño, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
• 8 units flour tortillas (8-inch)
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 0.5 cup sour cream (for serving)
• 0.5 cup salsa (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes, breaking up the meat with a spoon as it cooks.

Step 3

Add the chopped onion, jalapeño, and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent.

Step 4

Stir in the chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and cook for another 2 minutes to allow the spices to bloom.

Step 5

Remove the skillet from heat and mix in the shredded Monterey Jack cheese. Stir until the cheese is melted and evenly distributed.

Step 6

Lay out the flour tortillas on a clean surface. Spoon about 1/4 cup of the beef mixture onto each tortilla, spreading it in a line across the center.

Step 7

Roll each tortilla tightly around the filling to form a cylinder.

Step 8

Brush each crispito with vegetable oil on all sides, to help them brown and crisp in the oven.

Step 9

Place the crispitos on the prepared baking sheet, seam side down.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, turning once halfway through, until the tortillas are golden and crispy.

Step 11

Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.

Step 12

Serve the crispitos warm with sour cream and salsa on the side for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1538 grams (1538.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3736

Total Fat 244.50g	313%
Saturated Fat 97.80g	489%
Polyunsaturated Fat 25.20g
Cholesterol 581mg	194%
Sodium 6472mg	281%
Total Carbohydrate 238.30g	87%
Dietary Fiber 17.00g	61%
Total Sugars 25.10g
Protein 156.70g	313%

Vitamin D 48IU	240%
Calcium 2376mg	183%
Iron 25mg	136%
Potassium 2499mg	53%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 58.2%

Protein: 16.6%

Carbs: 25.2%