Crispy Beef Taquitos with Sour Cream & Fre

⭐ Servings: 12 taquitos

⭐ Prep Time: 20 min

⭐ Cook Time: 15 min

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📝 Ingredients

For the Beef Filling
• 🥩 500g ground beef
• 🧅 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 🌶️ 1 tsp chili powder
• 🌶️ 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 🌿 1 tsp cumin
• 🧂 Salt & pepper
• 🍅 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 🧀 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican cheese
• 🌽 12 small corn tortillas

For Frying
• 🛢️ Vegetable oil for frying

Toppings
• 🍅 Diced tomatoes
• 🌿 Fresh cilantro
• 🧅 Chopped green onions
• 🍶 Sour cream
• 🌶️ Optional: jalapeños

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👨‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Make the Beef Filling
1. Heat a pan over medium-high heat with a bit of oil.
2. Add the chopped onion and sauté until soft.
3. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
4. Add ground beef and cook until browned.
5. Mix in chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
6. Stir in tomato paste and cook 2–3 minutes until thick.
7. Remove from heat and mix in the shredded cheese.

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2️⃣ Prep the Tortillas

To avoid cracking:
• Warm the tortillas in the microwave for 20–30 seconds or
• Heat them lightly in a skillet for 10 seconds per side.

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3️⃣ Roll the Taquitos
1. Add 1–2 tbsp beef mixture onto each tortilla.
2. Roll tightly and secure with a toothpick if needed.

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4️⃣ Fry Until Crispy
1. Heat oil in a pan (about 2 cm deep).
2. Fry taquitos seam-side down for 1–2 minutes per side, until golden and crispy.
3. Remove and place on paper towels to drain.

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5️⃣ Add Toppings
• Drizzle sour cream on top.
• Add diced tomatoes.
• Sprinkle cilantro and green onions.
• Optional: spicy jalapeños.

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🔥 Serve With
• Salsa
• Guacamole
• Lime wedges
• Queso dip