Beef Taquitos

These crisp beef and cheese taquitos are so very delicious, yet so very simple! They’re perfect for a quick snack or busy weeknight meal that will please even your pickiest eater!

Beef and Cheese Taquitos Recipe

If you’re looking for a quick dinner option that you can throw together in less than 10 minutes, this recipe is for you! Not only are these beef taquitos super easy to make, but they are so versatile as well! We’ve served them as appetizers, snacks and dinner too! They can be baked or fried. Sometimes I bake them when I’m feeding a crowd, but most of the time, I pop them in the air fryer and dinner is done in less than 15 minutes. And did I mention, they’re so yummy too?

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Ingredients for Homemade Beef Taquitos

• Ground Beef – As always, we use our own homegrown ground beef that is grass-finished and regeneratively raised. It’s delicious, lean and so good. Our ground beef is 90/10 so I never have to drain off a bunch of fat.
• Salsa – I like to add salsa because it adds more flavor without having to add a bunch of ingredients. It also makes the beef more moist. I use a homemade salsa blend that I make but any salsa will do.
• Onion Powder – If you like onions, you can add onions to your ground beef, but at my house, I have a bunch of people who despise onions, so I use onion powder in my recipes instead.
• Minced Garlic – By now you should know, I love garlic. So, I usually add it to most of my recipes. A little garlic adds some subtle flavor that is so good.
• Taco Seasoning – If you’re looking for an easy and delicious homemade taco seasoning blend, you can find my homemade taco seasoning recipe here. This is what I use for any recipe that calls for taco seasoning.
• Mexican Cheese Blend – I use a shredded Mexican cheese blend for these delicious homemade beef taquitos. This blend is my favorite for beef taquitos, but I’ve used regular cheddar cheese before as well. (I mean any cheese is yummy right?)
• Salt
• Pepper
• Flour Tortillas – I like to use 12″ flour tortillas. You can use whatever size works best for you, however, if you have the time and are really feeling like being a rockstar, you can make my homemade flour tortilla recipe. I promise it’s worth it.

Tools You’ll Need

• Frying Pan
• Baking Sheet
• Spatula
• Measuring Cups & Spoons
• Silicone Baking Mat (optional)
• Air Fryer (if desired)

How to Make Beef Taquitos

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F -or- prepare air fryer.
2. In a frying pan, add together ground beef and seasonings.
3. Cook ground beef until completely cooked through.
4. When ground beef is done, reduce heat to medium low and add in salsa. Simmer for 1-2 minutes then remove from heat.
5. Remove tortilla shells from the package and lay flat on the countertop.
6. Place a few spoonfuls of the beef mixture in the center of the flour tortilla then sprinkle with desired amount of shredded cheese.
7. Roll the tortilla around the beef mixture making sure to leave about 1″ from the edge free. (This keeps the beef and cheese from spilling out while baking.)
8. Place the taquitos on a baking sheet with the seam side down so that the taquito remains closed during baking.
9. Repeat this process for the remaining taquitos.
10. Baking Directions – Bake the taquitos for 10-15 minutes until golden brown on top. When baking pay close attention to the edges. The edges will cook faster than the center and can burn quickly. If this starts to happen, place a piece of aluminum foil over the top of the taquitos and continue baking for the remainder of the time.
11. Air Fryer Directions – Place the taquitos in the air fryer with the seam side down. Set the temperature to 375 degrees F and cook for 5 minutes until the tops of the taquitos are golden brown.
12. Remove from heat.
13. Top with favorite toppings and serve.
14. Enjoy!

Gluten Free Beef Taquitos

The flour tortillas in this recipe are not gluten free, so in order to make this recipe gluten free, you will need to find a gluten free tortilla option. Below are a few of my favorite gluten free tortillas.

Misson Gluten Free Almond Flour Tortillas

Mission Gluten Free Cauliflower Tortillas

Storage and Freezing

• Refrigerator – Storing homemade beef taquitos is simple. Store them in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days.
• Freezing – These are the best easy freezer meal you can find. When I make this recipe, I double the recipe just so I can have a quick freezer meal. Instead of baking the excess taquitos, I freeze them.
• Place the taquitos in a freezer Ziploc bag and freeze. When you want to reheat them, remove the desired amount of chicken taquitos from the bag and place on a baking sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for approximately 35-45 minutes or until completely warmed through. When baking if the edges begin to overbrown, place a piece of aluminum foil over the top of the taquitos and continue baking for the remainder of the time.
• Reheating – I have found that the best way to reheat these bee taquitos is to bake them again or to place them in the air fryer for 5-6 minutes at 375 degrees F. This way, they maintain flavor and won’t be soggy leftovers. Bake them for approximately 8-10 minutes at 375 degrees F for best results.

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