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Cheesy Beef and Green Chiles Taquitos Recipe

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These crispy and flavorful beef taquitos are loaded with a cheesy, spicy filling and baked to golden perfection. Perfect as a party appetizer or a satisfying snack, they combine seasoned ground beef, cream cheese, and a blend of shredded cheeses wrapped in flour tortillas, then baked until crisp.

  • Total Time: 47 minutes
  • Yield: 16 servings

Ingredients

Meat Mixture

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 small yellow onion (diced)
  • 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 1 cup pepper jack cheese (shredded)
  • 1 cup Colby Jack cheese (shredded; can also use cheddar cheese or Mexican blend)
  • 4 oz diced green chiles (1 – 4 oz can, undrained)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cumin

Assembly

  • 16 6-inch flour tortillas
  • Olive oil or avocado oil spray (for lightly coating)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with a silicone baking mat, parchment paper, or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
  2. Brown Beef and Onions: In a sauté pan over medium heat, cook the ground beef with diced onions until the beef is browned and onions are softened. Drain off any excess fat that accumulates.
  3. Mix Filling: Transfer the cooked beef and onion mixture to a large mixing bowl. Add softened cream cheese, shredded pepper jack cheese, shredded Colby Jack cheese, diced green chiles (with juices), salt, black pepper, and cumin. Stir thoroughly until well combined.
  4. Fill Tortillas: Place 2 to 3 tablespoons of the meat and cheese mixture onto each 6-inch flour tortilla. Roll each tortilla tightly and place them seam side down on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Oil Spray: Lightly mist the tops of the rolled taquitos with olive oil or avocado oil spray. Be careful not to overdo it; just a gentle coating to help them crisp up.
  6. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 18 to 25 minutes, or until the taquitos are lightly crisp and golden brown on the tops.
  7. Serve: Remove from oven and serve warm. Optionally, garnish with fresh cilantro and serve alongside salsa or your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

  • Can substitute Colby Jack cheese with cheddar or a Mexican cheese blend depending on preference.
  • For extra crispiness, you can broil for 1-2 minutes at the end but watch carefully to avoid burning.
  • Flour tortillas are used here, but corn tortillas can be used for a gluten-free alternative if desired.
  • Leftover taquitos can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven to retain crispiness.
  • To make it spicier, add chopped jalapeños or extra diced green chiles.
  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican-American

Find it online: https://allyumcooks.com/cheesy-beef-and-green-chiles-taquitos-recipe/