Ingredients
Scale
- 12 small corn tortillas
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cook ground beef with onion, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper in a skillet until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Warm tortillas to make them pliable. Place a spoonful of beef and cheese in the center of each tortilla.
- Roll up tightly, securing with a toothpick if necessary.
- Brush taquitos with vegetable oil and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until crispy and golden brown.
- Remove toothpicks, garnish with cilantro, and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a dash of hot sauce or salsa inside the taquitos before rolling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
- Diet: Dairy, Gluten-Free (with gluten-free tortillas)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito
- Calories: 150 Kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
