Heart-Healthy Beef Taquitos
Satisfy your craving for crispy, flavorful finger food while staying heart-smart with these delicious Heart-Healthy Beef Taquitos. Made with lean ground beef, whole wheat tortillas, and a blend of savory spices like cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika, this recipe is a wholesome twist on a classic favorite. Baked to perfection instead of fried, these taquitos deliver all the crunch without excess oil. Topped with fresh cilantro and served with creamy avocado slices and zesty lime wedges, they’re a guilt-free indulgence the whole family will love. Perfect as a main dish or party snack, these taquitos come together in just 45 minutes, making them an easy and nutritious addition to any table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Lean ground beef (90% lean)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium Yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup Diced tomatoes, drained
- 12 small Whole wheat tortillas
- 1 cup Low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 large Avocado, sliced
- 4 Lime wedges
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic; cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
Stir in cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes until the spices are fragrant.
Add the drained diced tomatoes to the beef mixture and stir well. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the mixture is well combined and slightly thickened.
Remove the skillet from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
Place a tortilla on a flat surface, spoon about 2 tablespoons of beef mixture down the center, and sprinkle with a little cheddar cheese.
Roll the tortilla tightly around the filling and place seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
Brush the tops of the taquitos lightly with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until the tortillas are golden brown and crispy.
Remove from the oven and let cool for a couple of minutes.
Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with avocado slices and lime wedges. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3524 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 150.8 g | 193% | |
| Saturated Fat | 40.0 g | 200% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 380 mg | 127% | |
| Sodium | 7065 mg | 307% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 343.4 g | 125% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 59.8 g | 214% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.2 g | ||
| Protein | 205.2 g | 410% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1516 mg | 117% | |
| Iron | 33.9 mg | 188% | |
| Potassium | 4765 mg | 101% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
