2cupsof leftover ground beef taco meatclick link up above for a tasty recipe Side Note: I left out the black beans
½cupleftover homemade refried beansclick link up above for a tasty recipe
½cupsharp cheddar cheeseshredded
Serving:
Salsaclick link up above for a tasty recipe
Guacamoleclick link up above for a tasty recipe
Sour cream
Cherry tomatoesquartered
Fresh cilantrofinely chopped
Cotija cheesecrumbled
Hot sauce
Instructions
Fill a small skillet with vegetable oil until it is 1/2 inch up the sides. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until hot, about 7-10 minutes. Test the oil by putting the tip of a corn tortilla in the oil, if it bubbles a lot, it’s ready. Side Note: Make sure the oil is hot enough or the taquitos won’t be as crispy.
Wrap the tortillas in a damp paper towel and place them on a plate. Microwave for 30-45 seconds or until the tortillas are warm and pliable.
Combine the leftover ground beef taco meat, refried beans, and sharp cheddar together in a small bowl; mix until well combined.
Lay the tortillas out on a flat surface and spread a small spoonful of the beef mixture down the center.
Roll up each tortilla tightly and secure it with half of a toothpick.
Once the oil is very hot and ready, add 2-3 taquitos and fry, flipping as needed to brown evenly, until crispy and golden brown, about 3 minutes.
Using tongs, remove the taquitos to a wire cooling rack or a paper towel lined plate.
How to Bake Cheesy Beef Taquitos
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
Place the taquitos in a single layer on a sheet pan coated with cooking spray. Spray the tops of the taquitos with the cooking spray.
Bake the taquitos, flipping them over halfway through cooking, for 15-20 minutes, or until crispy and golden brown.