These 5-ingredient beef taquitos are here to save the day. With just a handful of simple ingredients, you’ll be savoring flavor-packed bites in no time. Perfect for those busy days when you need a tasty treat without the fuss. Ready to impress your taste buds? Let’s roll!
Make it a meal! serve these simple taquitos with a side of salsa, guacamole, or queso!
Why You’ll Love This Easy Five Ingredient Dinner
- 5 Ingredient Meal: Nothing beats a tasty dinner that uses minimal ingredients. Budget friendly and approved by even my pickiest eater.
- Freezer Friendly: I like to make a double batch which lasts up tp three whole months in the freezer. Perfect quick grab lunch, dinner, or snack.
- Customizable: You could easily add different seasonings, chopped peppers, or onions.
Friends. I’ve come here today to tell you that you can have a super simple, quick, and tasty meal without any fuss. These taquitos are made with just five basic staples, are freezer friendly, and loaded with flavor. My pickiest eater gives these two thumbs way up and they don’t last long in our home.
Picture this: tender, savory ground beef hugged by a crispy baked tortilla shell. With every bite, you’ll experience a delicious dance of textures and tastes – the hearty beef mingling with the satisfying crunch of the tortilla. They’re the perfect way to fill your belly while saving a little money on your grocery budget.
Beef Taquitos Ingredients
I know what you are thinking. How on earth can you create a loaded taquito filled with flavor and melty cheese with just five ingredients? Turns out it’s super simple! here is what you will need:
- Ground Beef: When it comes to picking the perfect ground beef for your flavor-packed fiesta, lean ground beef is the star of the show. It strikes a fantastic balance between rich flavor and lower fat content, ensuring your taquitos are juicy without being overly greasy.
- Seasoning: You have so many options when it comes to seasoning. Use the classics of salt and pepper, a taco seasoning, or my personal favorite: Livia’s.
- Enchilada Sauce: You can use a homemade sauce or store bought. I really like the flavor of Hatch.
- Cheese: Classic cheddar, pepper jack, or a Mexican blend work well. Get creative and use what you love.
- Tortillas: Here’s the secret, you can use unbaked tortillas or fully baked. Both work and both provide a unique flavor that takes these over the top. The recipe card includes both instructions.
How To Make Cheesy Beef Taquitos
Pro tip, you don’t need any fancy equipment for this recipe. However, it can be super helpful for cleanup by lining your baking tray with parchment paper.
- PREP: Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
- COOK: Add the ground beef to the heated pan. Cook and crumble until browned, about 3 to 5 minutes. Season with your favorite seasonings.
- FILLING: Stir in the enchilada sauce and shredded cheese. Mix until combined and melted.
- ROLL: Spoon 2 heaping tablespoons of the meat mixture onto the lower half of a tortilla. Roll tightly into the taquito shape and place seam side down on a baking tray.
- BAKE: Bake at 400 degrees for 12-15 minutes, flipping once halfway through, or until lightly browned.
- ENJOY: Serve warm with your favorite hot sauce, sour cream, or salsa.
Helpful Tools
- Baking Tray: Nothing beats a quality baking tray (affiliate). The thickness and material can make all of the difference when baking, and it doesn’t have to break the bank!
- Silicone Baking Mat: Optional, but one of my favorite cooking tools. Silicone Mats (affiliate) take away the need for parchment paper and can be used over and over!
- Tongs: Save your fingers from needless burns with a quality set of tongs (affiliate). The set linked here are my all-time favorite. Lined with silicone so they don’t get too hot and the perfect size.
Recipe Notes:
While the recipe is designed for beef, you can definitely swap it out for shredded chicken if that’s your preference. I do, however, recommend you try my chicken taquito recipe.
Absolutely! You can assemble the taquitos and freeze them before cooking. Just remember to wrap them tightly plastic wrap to prevent freezer burn.
Pop those frozen taquitos in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 15-20 minutes until they’re crispy and heated through.
Absolutely, corn tortillas work just as well. Just make sure to warm them up before rolling to prevent cracking.
If you have any leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave for a quick snack.
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Baked Beef Taquitos
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 teaspoons Livia’s seasoning
- 1 cup enchilada sauce
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheese
- 10 fajita size uncooked tortillas*
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the ground beef to the heated pan. Cook and crumble until browned.
- Season with your favorite seasoning, we like Livia's.
- Stir in the enchilada sauce and shredded cheese.
- Spoon 2 heaping tablespoons of the meat mixture onto the lower half of a tortilla.
- Roll tightly into the taquito shape and place seam side down on a baking tray.
- Bake at 400 degrees for 12-15 minutes, flipping once halfway through, or until lightly browned.
- Enjoy!
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