taquitos
Super Easy as a way to use up left overs - very yummy if your craving Mexican Food :)
prep time
15 Min
cook time
10 Min
method
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yield
4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 cup shredded beef (however you prepare or from left overs)
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 package corn tortillas ( or can use flour)
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, pepper, cumin, garlic pwdr
- 1/2 cup green sauce
- 1 cup refried beans
- 2 cups lettuce - iceberg or romaine (more nutrients)
How To Make taquitos
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Step 1Chop Tomatoes, Lettuce - season Tomatoes with 1/2 tsp of the combined spices, keep cold in fridge
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Step 2Prepare 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 :) )
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Step 3Shred Cheese or use bagged shredded kind, While heating oil in a small frying pan to medium high heat.
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Step 4Wrap 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
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Step 5Fry taquitos about 4-6 at a time and turn till golden brown.
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Step 6Remove 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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