Description
Crispy Cheesy Beef Taquitos combine a crunchy golden exterior with a savory, smoky ground beef filling and melted plant-based cheese. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or main dish, these flavorful taquitos are easy to prepare, customizable, and great for any occasion, delivering a delicious and satisfying bite every time.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Filling
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (natural)
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
Assembly & Cooking
- 10–12 corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded plant-based cheese (such as mozzarella-style or cheddar-style)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Optional Garnishes and Sides
- Diced tomatoes
- Sliced avocado
- Fresh lime wedges
- Chopped green onions
- Fresh cilantro
- Guacamole (natural)
- Salsa verde (natural)
- Avocado crema (plant-based, natural)
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef Filling: Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the lean ground beef along with diced onions, minced garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, and chili powder. Stir frequently until the beef is fully cooked and fragrant. Add the vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), apple cider vinegar (natural), and chopped fresh cilantro. Let the mixture simmer for a few minutes to blend the flavors.
- Assemble the Taquitos: Warm the corn tortillas slightly to make them pliable. Spoon a generous amount of the beef filling onto each tortilla, then top with shredded plant-based cheese. Roll each tortilla tightly into a neat cylinder, sealing the edges carefully.
- Crisp Them Up: Lightly brush each rolled taquito with olive oil and place seam side down on a baking sheet. Bake in a preheated oven at 425°F (220°C) for 15-20 minutes, until golden brown and crispy. Alternatively, use an air fryer for a few minutes to achieve extra crunchiness.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve the hot crispy taquitos with your choice of fresh garnishes like diced tomatoes, sliced avocado, lime wedges, chopped green onions, or a drizzle of avocado crema (natural). Pair with guacamole (natural) or salsa verde (natural) for dipping.
Notes
- Use fresh or warmed corn tortillas to prevent cracking while rolling.
- Do not overfill tortillas to avoid bursting during cooking.
- Seal the edges of each taquito firmly to keep them intact while baking or frying.
- Lightly brushing olive oil ensures even crispiness without greasiness.
- Preheat your oven or air fryer to guarantee a crispy crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 taquitos
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
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