Cheesy Beef Taquitos (Crispy Oven-Baked) 🌮

Cheesy Beef Taquitos (Crispy Oven-Baked) 🌮

Ingredients

• 500 g ground beef
• 12–15 small flour or corn tortillas
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp cumin
• ½ tsp chili powder (optional)
• Salt and black pepper
• 2 tbsp tomato sauce or salsa
• Oil spray or melted butter for brushing

Instructions

1. Heat a pan and cook the ground beef with onion until browned.
2. Add garlic, paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Mix in tomato sauce and cook until the filling is slightly dry.
4. Warm tortillas so they become flexible.
5. Add beef mixture and cheddar cheese to each tortilla, then roll tightly.
6. Place taquitos seam-side down on a baking tray.
7. Brush lightly with oil or butter.
8. Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 15–20 minutes until golden and crispy.

Serving Ideas

Serve with:

• Sour cream
• Guacamole
• Salsa
• Cheese dip

Tip: For extra crunch, lightly spray the taquitos before baking and avoid overfilling them.