Beef Taquitos

Ingredients

• •1 lb ground beef
• •1 small onion, diced
• •2 cloves garlic, minced
• •1 tsp ground cumin
• •1 tsp chili powder
• •1 tsp smoked paprika
• •Salt and pepper to taste
• •1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• •1/2 cup sour cream
• •12 corn tortillas
• •Vegetable oil for frying
• •Chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)
• •Lime wedges for serving (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes.

2. 2

   Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet, cooking until the onion becomes translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

3. 3

   Stir in the cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper, and mix well. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to allow the spices to incorporate.

4. 4

   Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and well combined.

5. 5

   Heat a small amount of vegetable oil in a separate skillet over medium heat, gently warming each corn tortilla for about 30 seconds per side until pliable.

6. 6

   Assemble the taquitos by placing 2-3 tablespoons of the beef mixture in each tortilla, then rolling them tightly and securing with a toothpick if necessary.

7. 7

   In the skillet, heat more vegetable oil for frying. Carefully add the taquitos, seam side down. Fry until crispy and golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.

8. 8

   Once cooked, place the taquitos on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil. Serve with sour cream, lime wedges, and chopped cilantro if desired.