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Baked Shredded Beef Taquitos
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Baked Shredded Beef Taquitos

Course Main
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 50 minutes
Servings 8
Author Pam - For the Love of Cooking

Equipment

  • Large Dutch oven
  • Baking Sheet

Ingredients

Shredded Beef Ingredients:

  • 1½ lbs. of chuck roast
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cups of beef broth
  • 1 7-oz can of whole green chiles, reserve the juice
  • 4-5 cloves of chopped garlic

Cilantro Lime Sour Cream:

  • 1 cup of sour cream
  • 1 tbsp yellow onion finely minced
  • 4 tbsp fresh cilantro finely chopped
  • Juice & zest of one lime

Baked Taquitos:

  • Corn Tortillas
  • Sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • Shredded beef
  • Avocado cooking spray

Other Dip Options:

  • Guacamole
  • Salsa

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 275 degrees.
  • Prepare the shredded beef by heating the olive oil in a Dutch oven.
  • Combine seasonings and rub them onto the meat thoroughly. Sear the meat in olive oil on all sides.
  • Add beef broth, green chilies, reserved green chile juice, and chopped garlic.
  • Cover the Dutch oven and place it in the oven to cook 4-5 hours, until the beef shreds easily.
  • Check on the roast every couple of hours to make sure there is plenty of liquid; if it's low, add more broth.   Side Note: You can also cook this dish on the stovetop or in a crock-pot.
  • Shred the meat and mix it into the remaining liquid. Taste and re-season if necessary. Set aside and let cool.
  • Meanwhile, make the cilantro-lime dipping sauce by combining the sour cream, onion, garlic, cilantro, and lime juice & zest.  Cover and refrigerate until needed.
  • Prepare the baked taquitos by preheating the oven to 425 degrees. Coat a baking sheet with avocado cooking spray.
  • Wrap corn tortillas in damp paper towels and microwave them for 1 minute to soften and make them pliable.
  • Place a bit of shredded cheese in the center, then top with shredded beef, then roll.
  • Place them seam-side down on a baking sheet that's been coated with cooking spray. Finish rolling the rest of the taquitos, then spray each with avocado cooking spray.
  • Cook the taquitos by placing them in the oven and baking for 5-6 minutes, then turn over and bake for an additional 5-6 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
  • Serve immediately with cilantro lime dipping sauce, guacamole, and salsa, if desired. Enjoy.