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Cheesy Ground Beef Taquitos

These cheesy ground beef taquitos offer a delightful combination of crunchy texture and melty, cheesy filling, making them perfect for family gatherings or a special treat at home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 12 taquitos
Course: Appetizer, Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound lean ground beef Brings a savory base to the dish.
  • 1 teaspoon salt Enhances the taste of the meat.
  • 1/4 cup salsa Green or red salsa adds zesty kick.
  • 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 cup shredded cheese Acts as the glue for the taquitos.
  • 12 pieces corn tortillas Or use 24 mini corn tortillas.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a skillet, add the ground beef and season with salt. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until it's browned.
  3. Drain excess grease from the beef.
  4. Stir in the salsa, granulated garlic, chili powder, cumin, and shredded cheese until well combined.
Assembly
  1. Heat a griddle or iron skillet to warm the tortillas until soft.
  2. Spoon about 1 to 2 tablespoons of the beef mixture into each tortilla, then roll them tightly and place seam-side down on a greased or lined baking sheet.
  3. Repeat until all tortillas and filling are used.
Baking
  1. Bake the taquitos in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding diced jalapeños to the meat mixture. These taquitos can be assembled ahead of time and frozen for later use.