Oven-Baked Beef Taquitos
Beef taquitos baked in the oven with a crispy texture and flavorful filling.
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Skillet
Ingredients
For the Filling
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
For Assembly
- 10 small corn tortillas
- Olive oil spray or brush-on olive oil
For Serving
- Salsa
- Guacamole
- Sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
- Warm the corn tortillas briefly in a dry skillet or microwave to make them pliable.
- Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the beef mixture onto each tortilla. Roll tightly into a taquito shape.
- Place the taquitos seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly spray or brush with olive oil.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until crispy and golden.
- Serve warm with salsa, guacamole, and sour cream.
Notes
For extra crispiness, flip the taquitos halfway through baking.