Baked Beef Taquitos

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!

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Keyword 5 ingredients, beef, dinner, taquitos

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings taquitos

Calories 274kcal

Author Jesseca

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1 packet taco seasoning
1 cup enchilada sauce
1 ½ cups shredded cheese
10 fajita size flour tortillas regular or uncooked

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it into crumbles, until browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess grease.
Stir in the taco seasoning, followed by the enchilada sauce and shredded cheese. Mix until the cheese melts and the filling is combined.
Spoon about 2 heaping tablespoons of filling onto the lower half of each tortilla. Roll tightly and place seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
Lightly mist the taquitos with cooking spray and sprinkle with a little salt, if desired.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, flipping each taquito halfway through, until the tortillas are golden brown and crispy. Start checking a few minutes early if using regular, fully cooked tortillas.
Serve warm with your favorite toppings or dipping sauces.

Notes

Air Fryer Instructions: Prepare the taquitos as directed. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F and arrange them seam-side down in a single layer. Lightly mist with cooking spray and air fry for 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden and crispy. Cook in batches as needed.

Tortilla Tip: Both regular and uncooked flour tortillas work. If the tortillas are stiff, warm them briefly before rolling to prevent tearing.

For Extra Crispiness: A light mist of cooking spray helps the tortillas develop a deeper golden color. A sprinkle of salt adds extra flavor.

Freezer Instructions: Assemble the taquitos but do not bake. Arrange in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze until solid. Transfer to a freezer-safe container or bag and use within 2 to 3 months for the best quality.

Leftovers: Refrigerate cooked taquitos in an airtight container for up to 3 to 4 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer until heated through and crispy.

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