Homemade Taquitos
Delicious homemade taquitos filled with tender, seasoned beef wrapped in corn tortillas, perfect for gatherings and family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 65 minutes
- Yield: 20 taquitos 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying or Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 beef chuck roast (2.5–4 lb)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 (14 oz) can beef broth
- ½ cup salsa
- 1 ½ tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried minced onion
- 20 corn tortillas
- Oil, for frying
- Toothpicks
- Salsa (for serving)
- Sour cream (for serving)
- Guacamole (for serving)
- Shredded cheese (for serving)
Instructions
- Season the beef chuck roast with salt and pepper.
- Add chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, dried minced onion, beef broth, and salsa to the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 7-8 hours, until the meat is very tender.
- Shred the beef with two forks and return it to the pot to keep warm.
- Prepare the beef by seasoning it and cutting it into 4 chunks for the Instant Pot.
- Combine the beef with chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, dried minced onion, beef broth, and salsa in the Instant Pot.
- Cook on manual/high pressure for 50 minutes, then allow natural pressure release for about 15-20 minutes.
- Warm the tortillas on a skillet until soft and pliable.
- Fill each tortilla with about 2 tablespoons of shredded beef and roll tightly, securing with a toothpick.
- Heat oil in a skillet for frying the taquitos.
- Fry in small batches until golden brown and crispy on all sides.
- Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) for baked taquitos.
- Arrange taquitos seam-side down on a baking sheet and lightly brush with oil.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until crispy and golden.
Notes
These taquitos can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Freeze cooked taquitos for up to two months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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