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Golden crispy Beef Taquitos served on a plate with fresh guacamole, diced tomatoes, sour cream drizzle, and lime wedges. A delicious homemade Beef Taquitos recipe perfect for a Mexican-inspired meal.

The Ultimate Beef Taquitos Recipe (5 Easy Steps!)

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Crispy corn tortillas rolled around tender, perfectly seasoned shredded beef and fried until golden brown. These homemade Beef Taquitos Recipe are served with fresh guacamole and pico de gallo for an authentic Mexican dish that's perfect for any occasion. Ready in 3.5 hours, serves 8 (makes 24 taquitos).
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 taquitos
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 lbs beef chuck roast
  • 1 onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup beef broth
For Assembly
  • 24 corn tortillas 6-inch
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • Toothpicks
For Serving
  • Guacamole or sliced avocado
  • Pico de gallo
  • Sour cream
  • Shredded lettuce
  • Queso fresco

Equipment

  • Large Dutch oven or slow cooker
  • Large skillet for frying
  • Tongs for handling hot taquitos
  • Meat thermometer
  • Paper Towels
  • Toothpicks

Method
 

Prepare the Beef
  1. Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat
  2. Season beef with salt and pepper; sear all sides until browned
  3. Add onion and garlic; cook until softened
  4. Add spices and broth
  5. Cover, reduce heat to low; simmer 2.5-3 hours until tender
  6. Shred beef; return to pot to absorb remaining liquid
Assemble Taquitos
  1. Warm tortillas until pliable
  2. Place 2-3 tablespoon beef across lower third of each tortilla
  3. Roll tightly; secure with toothpick
  4. Heat ½ inch oil to 350°F
  5. Fry in batches, 2-3 minutes per side until crispy
  6. Drain on paper towels; remove toothpicks

Nutrition

Calories: 385kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 24gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 480mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g

Notes

  • Warm tortillas well to prevent cracking
  • Don't overfill tortillas
  • Keep oil at consistent temperature
  • Serve immediately for best crispiness

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