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taquitos

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Darcy Hodges
SoCal, CA

Super Easy as a way to use up left overs - very yummy if your craving Mexican Food :)

(1 rating)
yield 4 -6
prep time 15 Min
cook time 10 Min

Ingredients For taquitos

  • 1 c
    shredded beef (however you prepare or from left overs)
  • 1 c
    shredded cheese
  • 1 pkg
    corn tortillas ( or can use flour)
  • 1/2 c
    canola oil
  • 1 c
    chopped tomatoes
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt, pepper, cumin, garlic pwdr
  • 1/2 c
    green sauce
  • 1 c
    refried beans
  • 2 c
    lettuce - iceberg or romaine (more nutrients)

How To Make taquitos

  • 1
    Chop Tomatoes, Lettuce - season Tomatoes with 1/2 tsp of the combined spices, keep cold in fridge
  • 2
    Prepare refried beans (homemade or canned), season with other 1/2 tsp of spice mix (and it's yummy to add a Tbsp of taco sauce too :) )
  • 3
    Shred Cheese or use bagged shredded kind, While heating oil in a small frying pan to medium high heat.
  • 4
    Wrap tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave for 20-30 seconds so playable. Use a little beef in each and roll (if needed can put toothpick through to hold together while frying) Have all rolled and ready on a plate
  • 5
    Fry taquitos about 4-6 at a time and turn till golden brown.
  • 6
    Remove onto a plate with several paper towels to absorb excess grease. Top on a plate with cheese to melt and a lil green sauce, plate beans topped with a little cheese. A side of lettuce and a sprinkling of tomatoes across lettuce and taquitos! Wallah Mexican platter homemade style. ~Enjoy :)

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