Taquitos
Crispy rolled corn tortillas filled with seasoned beef, served with a squeeze of lime and your favorite sauce. A quick and satisfying snack or meal.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 18g
Ingredients
- 8 tortillas corn tortillas
- 2 cups cooked beef, shredded
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 lime lime, cut into wedges
- ½ cup enchilada sauce
Instructions
- 1
Warm the 8 corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds per side, until soft and pliable.
- 2
Place 2 cups shredded beef down the center of each tortilla, roll tightly, and secure with a toothpick.
- 3
Heat 1/4 cup vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Fry taquitos in batches, seam-side down, until golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- 4
Drain on paper towels. Serve hot with lime wedges and 1/2 cup enchilada sauce for dipping.
- 5
Optional: sprinkle with salt or hot sauce before serving.
Tools you’ll need
- skillet
- tongs
- paper towels
- toothpicks
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