Taquitos Salad Recipe
Deep-fried mini tacos with your choice of shredded beef or chicken. Served with lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, and cheese dip.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Filling
In a bowl, season the shredded beef or chicken with salt and black pepper. Mix well and set aside.
- 2
Assemble the Taquitos
Take a corn tortilla and place a small amount of the meat filling in the center. Roll the tortilla tightly around the filling and secure with a toothpick if necessary. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
- 3
Fry the Taquitos
Heat the cooking oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully add the taquitos in batches and fry until golden brown and crispy, approximately 3-4 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 4
Prepare the Salad
In a large serving dish, layer the shredded lettuce on the bottom. Top with the fried taquitos. Add pico de gallo, sour cream, and cheese dip on top.
- 5
Serve
Garnish with additional pico de gallo or cheese dip, if desired. Serve immediately.
