Ultimate Roast Beef Taquitos
Crispy, golden perfection meets savory, melt-in-your-mouth flavor in these Ultimate Roast Beef Taquitos! Packed with tender shredded roast beef, a blend of sharp cheddar and creamy Monterey Jack cheeses, and a kick of green chilies and warming spices like cumin and chili powder, these handheld treats are a fiesta of bold Tex-Mex flavors. Wrapped in pliable corn tortillas and fried to crunchy deliciousness, they’re a quick and satisfying meal that’s ready in just 35 minutes. Perfect for parties, game days, or a family dinner, these taquitos shine when served with zesty salsa, creamy guacamole, or tangy sour cream. Whether you’re craving an easy appetizer or a crowd-pleasing snack, these homemade beef taquitos will disappear in minutes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded roast beef
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 can (4 ounces) diced green chilies
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 12 pieces corn tortillas
- 1 cup (for frying) vegetable oil
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded roast beef, shredded cheddar cheese, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, diced green chilies, ground cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until fully combined.
Warm the corn tortillas in the microwave or on a hot skillet for a few seconds until pliable to prevent cracking while rolling.
Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the beef and cheese mixture onto one side of a tortilla, then roll tightly into a cylinder. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. The oil should be about 350°F for frying.
Place the rolled taquitos seam-side down into the hot oil, working in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan. Fry for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
Remove the taquitos from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Serve the taquitos warm with your choice of dipping sauces such as salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
721 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 55.4 g | 71% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.5 g | 77% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 22.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 102 mg | 34% | |
| Sodium | 997 mg | 43% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.6 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.3 g | ||
| Protein | 34.5 g | 69% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 327 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 395 mg | 8% | |
*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.
