Taquitos Recipe

Name: Taquitos Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 cups Mexican shredded beef, (recipe to follow); 1 cup freshly shredded Monterrey Jack cheese; 1 cup freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 16 quality corn tortillas (5-6 inches); vegetable oil or cooking spray for cooking; toothpicks for securing taquitos; 1 3-4 lb. boneless beef chuck roast, trimmed of excess fat, cut into 7-8 pieces; 1 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 TBS EACH chili powder, ground cumin, kosher salt (may sub 1 ½ tsps table salt); 1/2 TBS EACH garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika; 1 tsp EACH pepper, ground coriander; 1/2 – 1 ½ teaspoons chipotle chili pepper (only 1 ½ tsp if you LOVE heat); 1 cup reduced sodium beef broth; 1 cup mild salsa or salsa verde (medium if you like spicy); 1 4 oz. can mild diced green chilies (don't drain); 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1-3 teaspoons liquid smoke (depending on how “smoky” you like it); 1 tablespoon granulated beef bouillon base, or cubes (crush cubes don't dissolve); 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 recipe chipotle sauce (HIGHLY recommend!); shredded iceberg lettuce; 1 recipe pico de gallo or storebought; 1 recipe guacamole or storebought; sour cream, Greek yogurt or Mexican crema

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:8h

Learn how to make delicious and crispy taquitos at home with this step-by-step recipe. Made with small tortillas and a savory filling of chicken or beans, these taquitos are perfect as an appetizer or snack. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce for a crowd-pleasing dish that will have everyone asking for more.

Updated at: Mon, 24 Mar 2025 14:49:55 GMT