Taquitos Ground Beef

Crispy, golden perfection meets savory, seasoned goodness in these irresistible Ground Beef Taquitos. Packed with a flavorful filling of browned ground beef, sautéed onions, garlic, and a mix of bold spices like chili powder and cumin, these taquitos are then rolled with melty shredded cheddar cheese and fried to crispy perfection. Using warm corn tortillas keeps the texture authentic, while customizable toppings like salsa, sour cream, or guacamole bring an extra layer of deliciousness to every bite. Perfect as a crowd-pleasing appetizer or an easy weeknight dinner, these homemade taquitos are ready in just 35 minutes and are sure to impress with their crunchy exterior and cheesy, spiced filling. Whether you’re hosting a game-day party or simply craving Mexican-inspired comfort food, these taquitos are bound to become a new favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium onion, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon paprika
• 0.75 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 12 pieces corn tortillas
• 0.5 cup vegetable oil
• 0.5 cup salsa (optional, for serving)
• 0.5 cup sour cream (optional, for serving)
• 0.5 cup guacamole (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the ground beef. Cook for about 5–7 minutes, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until browned and fully cooked.

Step 2

Add the diced onion to the skillet and cook for another 3–4 minutes, until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute, until fragrant.

Step 3

Add the chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir well to combine, ensuring the ground beef is evenly seasoned. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.

Step 4

Once the beef mixture has cooled for a few minutes, stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until well combined.

Step 5

Warm the corn tortillas in the microwave (wrapped in a damp paper towel) for 20–30 seconds to make them pliable and easy to roll.

Step 6

Place 2–3 tablespoons of the beef and cheese mixture onto one edge of a tortilla. Roll the tortilla tightly around the filling and secure it with a toothpick, if necessary. Repeat with all tortillas and filling.

Step 7

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully place a few taquitos seam-side down in the skillet, making sure not to overcrowd the pan.

Step 8

Fry the taquitos for 2–3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy. Remove them from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Step 9

Repeat frying with the remaining taquitos, adding more oil to the skillet if needed.

Step 10

Serve the taquitos warm with salsa, sour cream, and guacamole on the side for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1765 grams (1765.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4201

Total Fat 275.50g	353%
Saturated Fat 88.10g	440%
Polyunsaturated Fat 67.20g
Cholesterol 482mg	161%
Sodium 4172mg	181%
Total Carbohydrate 302.70g	110%
Dietary Fiber 52.50g	188%
Total Sugars 20.40g
Protein 149.80g	300%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1408mg	108%
Iron 18mg	100%
Potassium 3042mg	65%

*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: 57.8%

Protein: 14.0%

Carbs: 28.2%