Beef Taquitos

I found this recipe on Pinterest via www.thefrugalgirls.com. The recipe sounded simple enough and I've always loved taquitos. And I liked that I could bake these instead of frying them, which is so much healthier! The recipe called for 1 c salsa to add to the filling mix, but that didn't sound good to me so I left the salsa out of the filling and served it on the side. And I didn't notice the difference. I also sprinkled some table salt on mine before I baked them and the saltiness added to the flavor of the taquitos. After the taquitos baked, I sprinkled some cheese to melt over them as well. I'll definitely make these again!

Beef Taquitos:

1 tbsp veggie oil, plus more for brushing on the taquitos
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
3/4 lb ground beef
1 c salsa, plus more for dipping
2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
10 (6-inch) flour tortillas
1/2 c shredded cheddar cheese, plus more to sprinkle on top
Sour cream, to serve

Heat oven to 400. Heat oil in skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook 3 minutes, stirring often. Add beef and use a wooden spoon to break it up while it cooks, until it's no longer pink, about 3 minutes. Drain off fat. Return to skillet and add the salsa, if using, the chili powder, salt and pepper. Cook the mixture over low heat, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.

Place the tortillas on a plate and cover them with damp paper towels. Microwave them until warm and pliable, about 45 seconds. Top each tortilla with 1/4 cup of the beef mixture, spreading it to an inch from the edges. Sprinkle cheese evenly over the beef. Roll up the tortillas and place them on a foil-lined baking sheet with the seam sides down. Brush the tortillas with veggie oil, sprinkle with salt if using, and bake them until the filling is heated through and the tortillas are lightly browned, about 8-12 minutes. Sprinkle with additional cheese to melt over them, is using.

Serve them hot with additional salsa and/or sour cream. Enjoy!




Beef & seasonings...






Ground beef & onions...






The filling...






Rolled up and ready to bake...






Out of the oven...






Enjoy!...