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Ingredients
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Filling
Assembly
Method
Filling Preparation
- 1
Cook the Meat
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until the onion is soft and translucent.
- 2
Add Ground Beef and Chicken
Stir in the ground beef and shredded chicken. Cook until the meat is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- 3
Season the Mixture
Add cumin powder, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and let cook for another 2-3 minutes to ensure the spices are well incorporated.
- 4
Cool the Filling
Remove the skillet from heat and let the meat mixture cool slightly before assembling the taquitos.
Assembly and Cooking
- 5
Prepare the Tortillas
Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave for a few seconds until they are pliable.
- 6
Fill the Tortillas
Place 2-3 tablespoons of the meat mixture in the center of each tortilla. Sprinkle some grated cheese on top of the filling.
- 7
Roll the Taquitos
Carefully roll the tortillas tightly around the filling and place seam-side down on a plate.
- 8
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot and shimmering.
- 9
Fry the Taquitos
Fry the taquitos in batches, seam-side down, for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 10
Serve
Serve hot with sour cream and salsa on the side for dipping.
