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Two white, square plates stacked up with crispy beef taquitos that are topped with shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, and lettuce.
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5 from 6 votes

Beef Taquitos

Beef Taquitos are crispy and delicious fried taquitos that are loaded with tender shredded beef that is seasoned perfectly and topped with sour cream and lettuce. Always a favorite Mexican food recipe everyone will enjoy.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 50 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Appetizers, Big Game Appetizers, Crock Pot, Crock Pot/Slow Cooker, Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Beef Taquitos, Easy Taquitos, Homemade Taquitos, Taquitos
Servings: 24 Taquitos
Calories: 267kcal
Author: Great Grub, Delicious Treats

Ingredients

  • 2.5 - 3 pounds boneless chuck roast, cut into bite-size chunks
  • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 15 ounce can red enchilada sauce
  • 10 ounce can Rotel
  • 8 ounces beef broth
  • 4 ounces diced green chilies
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon minced onion
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Slap Ya Mama
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 24 corn tortillas
  • Oil for frying
  • Optional toppings: sharp cheddar cheese, sour cream, lettuce, tomatoes, cilantro, guacamole.

Instructions

  • In a large pot, heat oil over medium high heat.
  • Add beef and seasonings. Stir to combine and sear all sides of the beef chunks.
  • Pour enchilada sauce, Rotel, beef broth, diced green chilies and minced onions into the pot.
  • Reduce heat to medium low and cook for 1½ hours or until meat is fall off the fork tender (add additional beef broth as needed).
  • Once meat is cooked, using a large frying pan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat.
  • Take one corn tortilla at a time and cook for about 15 seconds on each side, place on a plate lined with paper towels and then add desired amount of meat mixture onto the corn tortilla. Roll tightly, and if needed, use a toothpick to hold each taquito together.
  • Place 4-5 taquitos into hot oil, seam side down, and fry until golden brown on all sides
  • Remove from the pan and place on a plate with paper towels to absorb any excess oil.
  • Continue cooking the remaining taquitos and serve with beans and rice and your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

Nutritional values are approximate.
 
Please note that these values can change with different brands and any modifications made to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements.

Nutrition

Calories: 267kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 287mg | Potassium: 443mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 247IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 3mg