Taquitos Mexicanos Recipe
Crispy corn tortillas filled with your choice of meat or cheese.
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Ingredients
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Filling and Tortillas
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Filling
In a skillet over medium heat, add a splash of vegetable oil. Sauté the diced onion until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute. Add the ground meat, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until the meat is browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat, and let the filling cool.
- 2
Assemble the Taquitos
Take a corn tortilla and place a small amount of the meat filling (or cheese) 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
In a deep skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully place the taquitos in the oil, seam side down. Fry until golden and crispy, about 3-4 minutes on each side. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
- 4
Serve
Serve hot with your choice of salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.
