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Crispy Cheesy Beef Taquitos

Crispy Cheesy Beef Taquitos for a Quick Family Feast

Enjoy Crispy Cheesy Beef Taquitos, a perfect blend of flavors ready in just 30 minutes, ideal for quick family meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 taquitos
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 lb Ground Beef use lean beef for less grease
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced, fresh is best
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream or half-and-half for a lighter option
  • 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning or taco seasoning for a Mexican twist
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated for better melting
  • 1 cup Spinach can be swapped for kale or omitted
For the Taquito Construction
  • 8 pieces Tortillas corn or flour
  • 1 cup Oil Vegetable/Canola, for frying
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • frying pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by heating a large skillet over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes.
  2. Add ground beef to the skillet, seasoning it with salt and pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking it up as it browns.
  3. Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds.
  4. Pour in the heavy cream and scrape the bottom of the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbly.
  5. Stir in the Italian seasoning and fold in the Parmesan cheese until the sauce thickens.
  6. Add fresh spinach and fold gently until wilted and combined.
  7. Lay tortillas flat and spoon a generous amount of filling into each. Roll tightly and secure if needed.
  8. Heat about an inch of vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat until around 350°F.
  9. Carefully place taquitos in the hot oil, frying for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  10. Remove taquitos from oil and place on a wire rack to drain excess oil.
  11. Serve taquitos with sour cream, guacamole, and salsa.

Nutrition

Serving: 1taquitoCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These taquitos are easy to customize based on your pantry and taste preferences. Perfect for busy weeknights and freezer-friendly.

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