Taquitos Mexicano Recipe
Shredded carnitas or shredded chicken cooked with onions, tomatoes and bell peppers wrapped in two corn tortillas and deep-fried. Served with rice, beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
For Serving
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Filling
In a skillet over medium heat, add a small amount of oil and sauté the onions until translucent. Add the diced tomatoes and bell peppers, cooking until softened. Mix in the shredded carnitas or chicken and heat through. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- 2
Assemble the Taquitos
Take a corn tortilla, place a spoonful of the filling in the center, and roll it tightly. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
Frying
- 3
Serving
- 4
Serve
Serve the taquitos hot with a side of rice, refried beans, shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, and guacamole.
