Description
Looking for an easy and healthy snack idea? These oven-baked beef taquitos are quick, simple, and so delicious! Perfect for parties, weeknight dinners, or as a fun appetizer. It’s the best quick Mexican inspired recipe that’s crispy, flavorful, and totally satisfying. Save this easy taquito recipe for your next fiesta!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 12 corn tortillas
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh cilantro chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a skillet, cook ground beef until browned.
- Add onion and garlic; cook until softened.
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper; cook briefly. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Warm tortillas in microwave for 20 seconds to soften.
- Add beef filling to each tortilla and roll tightly.
- Place seam-side down on a baking sheet and brush tops with olive oil.
- Bake 15-20 minutes until crispy and golden.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Add cheese to the filling for extra flavor.
- Serve with guacamole or sour cream for dipping.
- Freeze before baking for an easy future meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg