Oven Baked Beef Taquitos

Directions

1. Preheat Oven: Set the oven to 450°F (230°C).
2. Cook the Beef: In a large sauté pan, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and break it up with a wooden spoon.
3. Season: Add the finely chopped onion, cumin, coriander, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 6 minutes.
4. Add Garlic: Mince the garlic and stir it into the beef during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Remove the pan from heat.
5. Warm Tortillas: Place 2 tortillas directly on the upper oven rack for about 30 seconds to soften. Remove carefully and place on a cutting board. Repeat in batches as needed.
6. Assemble Taquitos: Spoon 2 tablespoons of the beef mixture onto the right side of each tortilla. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of grated cheese. Roll tortillas tightly and place them seam-side down on a cookie sheet. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
7. Brush & Season: Lightly brush the tops of the rolled taquitos with vegetable oil and sprinkle with a pinch of salt.
8. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes or until the tops are lightly toasted and the cheese inside is melted.
9. Serve: Serve the baked taquitos hot with your favorite dips such as guacamole, sour cream, or salsa.

Recipe Details

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 35 minutes
• Servings: 6
• Difficulty: Easy

Variations & Substitutions

• Protein Swap: Substitute ground turkey or shredded chicken for the beef.
• Cheese Options: Try pepper jack for a spicy kick or mozzarella for a milder flavor.
• Tortilla Choice: Flour tortillas can be used instead of corn for a slightly softer texture.
• Extra Veggies: Add diced bell peppers or jalapeños to the beef mixture for extra flavor.

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