Description
Crispy Cheesy Beef Taquitos are golden crunchy rolls filled with savory seasoned ground beef, smoky smoked turkey bacon, and melty (plant-based) cheese. Perfect as a snack or party appetizer, these taquitos deliver a delightful combination of flavors and textures, bringing warmth and satisfaction in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 1 lb seasoned ground beef
- 4 oz smoked smoked turkey bacon, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- Pinch of natural gelling agent (optional, to bind filling)
Assembly
- 12 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups shredded (plant-based) cheese
Cooking
- Olive oil (for frying or baking)
Garnish and Serving
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- Dipping sauces such as guacamole (natural), salsa verde (natural), plant-based sour cream (natural), or creamy avocado dip (natural)
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef Filling: Cook the seasoned ground beef in a hot skillet. Add vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, and a splash of apple cider vinegar for brightness. Stir in the finely chopped smoked smoked turkey bacon. Cook until the beef is browned and fragrant. Add a pinch of natural gelling agent if needed for binding. Remove from heat.
- Assemble the Taquitos: Warm the tortillas slightly to make them pliable. Spoon a generous layer of the beef mixture onto each tortilla. Sprinkle shredded (plant-based) cheese on top. Roll each tortilla tightly to secure the filling inside.
- Crisp the Taquitos: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat for frying or preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) if baking. Fry each taquito until golden and crispy on all sides, or place them on a parchment-lined tray and bake, turning midway for even crisping.
- Serve and Garnish: Drain fried taquitos on paper towels to remove excess oil. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro. Serve with your favorite dipping sauces like guacamole (natural) or salsa (natural).
Notes
- Don’t overfill the tortillas to prevent breakage during rolling and cooking.
- Warm tortillas before rolling to avoid cracking and ensure flexibility.
- Use a natural gelling agent to bind the filling if it feels too loose.
- Drain excess oil after frying to keep taquitos crisp and light.
- Maintain medium heat when frying for even browning without burning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 taquitos
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: beef taquitos, crispy taquitos, plant-based cheese, smoked turkey bacon, savory snack, appetizer, quick snack, party food
