Cheesy beef taquitos with cilantro lime crema

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. 2Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. 3Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  4. 4Add the diced onion and cook for 3 4 minutes until softened and translucent.
  5. 5Add the diced onion and cook for 3 4 minutes until softened and translucent.
  6. 6Add the diced onion and cook for 3 4 minutes until softened and translucent.
  7. 7Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  8. 8Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  9. 9Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  10. 10Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart, until fully browned.
  11. 11Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart, until fully browned.
  12. 12Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart, until fully browned.
  13. 13Drain excess fat if necessary.
  14. 14Drain excess fat if necessary.
  15. 15Drain excess fat if necessary.
  16. 16Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 2 minutes to enhance depth of flavor.
  17. 17Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 2 minutes to enhance depth of flavor.
  18. 18Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 2 minutes to enhance depth of flavor.
  19. 19Add garlic powder, smoked paprika, cumin, black pepper, and salt.
  20. 20Add garlic powder, smoked paprika, cumin, black pepper, and salt.
  21. 21Add garlic powder, smoked paprika, cumin, black pepper, and salt.
  22. 22Add water and simmer for 5 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens and most of the liquid has evaporated.
  23. 23Add water and simmer for 5 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens and most of the liquid has evaporated.
  24. 24Add water and simmer for 5 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens and most of the liquid has evaporated.
  25. 25Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
  26. 26Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
  27. 27Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
  28. 28In a mixing bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, cilantro, garlic powder, and salt.
  29. 29In a mixing bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, cilantro, garlic powder, and salt.
  30. 30In a mixing bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, cilantro, garlic powder, and salt.
  31. 31Whisk until smooth.
  32. 32Whisk until smooth.
  33. 33Whisk until smooth.
  34. 34Add water gradually until a pourable consistency is achieved.
  35. 35Add water gradually until a pourable consistency is achieved.
  36. 36Add water gradually until a pourable consistency is achieved.
  37. 37Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  38. 38Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  39. 39Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  40. 40Warm the tortillas slightly to make them pliable.
  41. 41Warm the tortillas slightly to make them pliable.
  42. 42Warm the tortillas slightly to make them pliable.
  43. 43Place 1 2 tablespoons of the beef mixture along the center of each tortilla.
  44. 44Place 1 2 tablespoons of the beef mixture along the center of each tortilla.
  45. 45Place 1 2 tablespoons of the beef mixture along the center of each tortilla.
  46. 46Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over the filling.
  47. 47Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over the filling.
  48. 48Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over the filling.
  49. 49Roll each tortilla tightly and place seam-side down.
  50. 50Roll each tortilla tightly and place seam-side down.
  51. 51Roll each tortilla tightly and place seam-side down.
  52. 52Heat some oil in a skillet to 350°F.
  53. 53Heat some oil in a skillet to 350°F.
  54. 54Heat some oil in a skillet to 350°F.
  55. 55Fry taquitos in batches, beginning seam-side down, for 2 3 minutes per side or until golden brown and crisp.
  56. 56Fry taquitos in batches, beginning seam-side down, for 2 3 minutes per side or until golden brown and crisp.
  57. 57Fry taquitos in batches, beginning seam-side down, for 2 3 minutes per side or until golden brown and crisp.
  58. 58Transfer to a wired wrack to drain excess oil.
  59. 59Transfer to a wired wrack to drain excess oil.
  60. 60Transfer to a wired wrack to drain excess oil.
  61. 61Serve immediately, accompanied by cilantro lime crema.
  62. 62Serve immediately, accompanied by cilantro lime crema.
  63. 63Serve immediately, accompanied by cilantro lime crema.
  64. 64Garnish with additional cilantro, lime wedges, or your preferred toppings.
  65. 65Garnish with additional cilantro, lime wedges, or your preferred toppings.
  66. 66Garnish with additional cilantro, lime wedges, or your preferred toppings.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20 preferred for flavor)
  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20 preferred for flavor)
  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20 preferred for flavor)
  • 1 yellow onion, finely diced
  • 1 yellow onion, finely diced
  • 1 yellow onion, finely diced
  • 1 tbsp garlic, finely minced
  • 1 tbsp garlic, finely minced
  • 1 tbsp garlic, finely minced
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika powder
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 1 serano/ jalapeño pepper, deseeded and diced
  • 1 serano/ jalapeño pepper, deseeded and diced
  • 1 serano/ jalapeño pepper, deseeded and diced
  • Oil for cooking
  • Oil for cooking
  • Oil for cooking
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 0.25 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.25 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.25 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Salt
  • 1 tbsp water (to thin, as needed)
  • 1 tbsp water (to thin, as needed)
  • 1 tbsp water (to thin, as needed)
  • 2 tbsp water (to thin, as needed)
  • 2 tbsp water (to thin, as needed)
  • 2 tbsp water (to thin, as needed)
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese
  • 20 mini flour tortillas
  • 20 mini flour tortillas
  • 20 mini flour tortillas
  • 25 mini flour tortillas
  • 25 mini flour tortillas
  • 25 mini flour tortillas
  • Oil for frying
  • Oil for frying
  • Oil for frying

Equipment

large skilletmixing bowlwired wrack