Crispy Beef Taquitos: A Delicious Recipe Guide
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
- Flank steak
- Olive oil
- Onion
- Garlic
- Diced tomatoes and green chilies
- Green chilies
- Chili powder
- Cumin
- Smoked paprika
- Corn tortillas
- Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- Preparation Instructions:
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook thinly sliced flank steak until browned (5–7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- Sauté chopped onion for 5 minutes, then add minced garlic for another minute.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, green chilies, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper; cook for 5 minutes.
- Add the cooked beef back to the skillet with beef broth, cover, and simmer on low for 15–30 minutes.
- Warm corn tortillas until pliable. Fill each with 2–3 tablespoons of beef mixture and cheese; roll tightly.
- Fry in hot vegetable oil at 350°F (175°C) until golden brown (2–3 minutes per side).
- Drain excess oil and serve immediately with toppings like sour cream, salsa, or lime wedges.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito (50g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg