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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!)

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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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Beef Taquitos Recipe
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 taquitos
Calories: 385kcal
Cost: $24

Equipment

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

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

Instructions

Prepare the Beef

  • Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat
  • Season beef with salt and pepper; sear all sides until browned
  • Add onion and garlic; cook until softened
  • Add spices and broth
  • Cover, reduce heat to low; simmer 2.5-3 hours until tender
  • Shred beef; return to pot to absorb remaining liquid

Assemble Taquitos

  • Warm tortillas until pliable
  • Place 2-3 tablespoon beef across lower third of each tortilla
  • Roll tightly; secure with toothpick
  • Heat ½ inch oil to 350°F
  • Fry in batches, 2-3 minutes per side until crispy
  • Drain on paper towels; remove toothpicks

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 385kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 480mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g