Ingredients
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 8 flour tortillas
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1 small onion, diced
- Salt and black pepper
- Cooking spray or 1 tbsp oil
For Serving
- Guacamole 🥑
- Salsa 🍅
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Beef
🔥 Heat a skillet over medium heat.
➡️ Add the ground beef and cook until browned.
➡️ Stir in the diced onion and cook for 2–3 minutes until softened.
➡️ Season with salt and black pepper.
➡️ Mix in the diced tomato and cook for 1 minute.
2️⃣ Prepare the Filling
🥣 Remove the beef mixture from heat.
➡️ Let it cool slightly.
➡️ Stir in half of the shredded cheese.
3️⃣ Fill the Tortillas
🌮 Lay the tortillas flat on a clean surface.
➡️ Spoon a line of beef filling near one edge.
➡️ Roll tightly into taquitos.
➡️ Place seam-side down on a baking tray.
4️⃣ Add Cheese
🧀 Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the tops of the taquitos.
➡️ Lightly spray with cooking spray or brush with a little oil.
5️⃣ Bake
🔥 Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
➡️ Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
➡️ The cheese should be melted and bubbly.
6️⃣ Serve
🥑 Serve hot with guacamole and fresh salsa.
➡️ Add lime wedges for extra flavor.
➡️ Enjoy while crispy and warm.
🌮🧀 Enjoy these crispy cheesy beef taquitos with fresh guacamole and salsa! 🥑🍅✨