Best Toothpick Beef Taquitos Recipes

BEEF TAQUITOS

Steps:

• In a large pot, heat oil over medium high heat.
• Add beef and seasonings. Stir to combine and sear all sides of the beef chunks.
• Pour enchilada sauce, Rotel, beef broth, diced green chilies and minced onions into the pot.
• Reduce heat to medium low and cook for 1½ hours or until meat is fall off the fork tender (add additional beef broth as needed).
• Once meat is cooked, using a large frying pan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat.
• Take one corn tortilla at a time and cook for about 15 seconds on each side, place on a plate lined with paper towels and then add desired amount of meat mixture onto the corn tortilla. Roll tightly, and if needed, use a toothpick to hold each taquito together.
• Place 4-5 taquitos into hot oil, seam side down, and fry until golden brown on all sides
• Remove from the pan and place on a plate with paper towels to absorb any excess oil.
• Continue cooking the remaining taquitos and serve with beans and rice and your favorite dipping sauce.

AIR-FRYER TAQUITOS

Steps:

• Preheat air fryer to 350°. In a large bowl, combine eggs, bread crumbs and taco seasoning. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. , Spoon 1/4 cup beef mixture down the center of each tortilla. Roll up tightly and secure with toothpicks. In batches, arrange taquitos in a single layer on greased tray in air-fryer basket; spritz with cooking spray. Cook 6 minutes; turn and cook until meat is cooked through and taquitos are golden brown and crispy, 6-7 minutes longer. Discard toothpicks before serving. If desired, serve with salsa and guacamole.

BEEF TAQUITOS

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 400°. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook them for 3 minutes, stirring often. Add the beef and use a wooden spoon or a spatula to break it up while it cooks, until it is no longer red, about 3 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup of the salsa, the chili powder, and the 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 2 tablespoons 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 taquitos lightly with vegetable oil, then bake them until the filling is heated through and the tortillas are lightly browned, about 8 to 12 minutes. Serve them hot with sour cream and/or salsa.