Jul 14 2026
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Taquitos Mexicanos Recipe

Inspired by El Azteca
Time1h
Serves4

Rolled & fried chicken and beef tip taquitos. Served with lettuce, sour cream, guac, tomato, and rice.

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Ingredients

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Taquitos Filling

Taco Assembly

Method

Preparation of Taquitos Filling

  1. 1

    Cook the Beef

    In a skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula. Drain excess fat.

  2. 2

    Cook the Chicken

    If using cooked chicken, shred it into small pieces. If raw, cook the chicken breasts in a pot of boiling water until fully cooked, then shred.

  3. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked ground beef, shredded chicken, chopped onion, minced garlic, cumin powder, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are combined.

Assembly and Frying

  1. 4

    Prepare the Tortillas

    Heat the corn tortillas in a dry skillet for about 30 seconds on each side until warm and pliable.

  2. 5

    Fill the Tortillas

    Take one tortilla, add about 2 tablespoons of the filling mixture, and roll it tightly. Secure with a toothpick if necessary. Repeat for all tortillas.

  3. 6

    Fry the Taquitos

    In a large frying pan, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Fry the taquitos in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Serving

  1. 7

    Plate the Dish

    On a serving platter, arrange the taquitos. Serve with shredded lettuce, sour cream, guacamole, diced tomato, and a side of cooked rice.

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