Crispy Beef Taquitos: A Delicious Recipe Guide
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak (or alternative protein)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 10 oz can diced tomatoes and green chilies
- 4 oz can chopped green chilies
- Spices: chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper
- ¼ cup beef broth
- 12 corn tortillas
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- Instructions:
Instructions
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add flank steak and cook until browned (5-7 minutes). Set aside.
- Sauté chopped onion for about 5 minutes; then add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, green chilies, spices, and beef broth. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Return beef to the skillet; cover and simmer for 15-30 minutes.
- Cool slightly before filling warm tortillas with beef mixture and cheese; roll tightly.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet to 350°F (175°C) and fry taquitos until golden brown (2-3 minutes per side).
- Drain excess oil on paper towels and serve immediately.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 2 taquitos (120g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg