Description
These Cheesy Beef Baked Taquitos are a delicious and easy-to-make Mexican-inspired dish that the whole family will love. Crispy on the outside and filled with flavorful beef and gooey cheese, these taquitos are perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or fun party appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Beef Filling:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
For Assembly:
- 12 small flour or corn tortillas
- olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil, lightly coated with cooking spray.
- Cook the Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and onion until browned. Add garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir in salsa and cheeses until melted.
- Assemble Taquitos: Warm tortillas, spoon beef mixture onto each, roll tightly, and place seam-side down on the baking sheet. Spray with olive oil.
- Bake: Bake for 15–18 minutes until crispy.
- Serve: Enjoy hot with sour cream, guacamole, or salsa.
Notes
- Use corn tortillas for a gluten-free version.
- Leftovers reheat well in the oven or air fryer.
- Add diced jalapeños or hot sauce for extra spice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 taquitos
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
