Ingredients
Scale
- 12 corn tortillas
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Sauté onion and garlic in a skillet until translucent.
- Add ground beef, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper; cook until browned.
- Warm tortillas to make rolling easier.
- Place about 2 tablespoons of meat mixture and cheese on each tortilla, then roll tightly.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat, fry taquitos until golden and crispy.
- Drain on paper towels and serve with salsa and sour cream.
Notes
- Ensure oil is hot before frying for maximum crispiness.
- Use corn tortillas fresh or warmed to prevent cracking.
- Can be baked at 400°F for a healthier alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Contains dairy and gluten
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito
- Calories: 150 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg