Description
These Homemade Taquitos are filled with flavorful beef and spices, then fried to crispy perfection. They are perfect for a quick and delicious meal or as a party appetizer.
Ingredients
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- 1 2.5-4lb beef chuck roast
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 14 oz can beef broth
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1 1/2 Tbsp chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 Tbsp cumin
- 1 teaspoon dry minced onion powder
- 20 corn tortillas
- Oil for frying
- toothpicks
For serving:
- Salsa
- Sour cream
- Guacamole
- Shredded cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the beef: Season the beef chuck roast with salt and pepper. Place it in a slow cooker and add beef broth, salsa, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, and onion powder. Cook on low for 6-8 hours until the beef is tender.
- Shred the beef: Remove the beef from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Discard any excess fat.
- Assemble the taquitos: Place a spoonful of the shredded beef onto a corn tortilla and roll it tightly. Secure with a toothpick.
- Fry the taquitos: Heat oil in a pan and fry the taquitos until crispy and golden brown.
- Serve: Serve the taquitos with salsa, sour cream, guacamole, and shredded cheese.
Notes
- You can customize the filling by adding cheese, beans, or vegetables to the taquitos.
- If you prefer a healthier option, you can bake the taquitos in the oven instead of frying them.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg