This Oven-Baked Beef Taquitos recipe is perfect for game day or for a quick weeknight meal. Taquitos are easy to make and freezer-friendly, too!
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Taquitos are one of those foods that are perfect as an appetizer or as a main dish. I especially love serving them on game day alongside my favorite queso dip and guacamole!
I love these taquitos because they are baked instead of fried. I’m not the biggest fan of fried foods, and I especially hate frying at home because when you do it stinks up the entire house!
Common Taquitos Questions Answered:
What does taquito mean in English?
Taquito translated from Spanish to English literally means small taco.
What do you put on Taquitos?
This is solely up to you! However, I like to put sour cream, diced tomatoes, freshly chopped cilantro, sliced green onions, sour cream, and guacamole on mine.
What goes well with Taquitos?
I personally love dipping these into my favorite queso dip. If I’m making them for dinner then I like serving them with some cheesy cornbread and a salad.
Cook’s Note – Baked Bean and Beef Taquitos:
- You can make this recipe ahead of time by preparing the recipe up until step 4. At that point cover the taquitos with a damp paper towel, wrap them tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate up to 24 hours in advance.
- You can also freeze this taquitos recipe. Simply prepare the recipe until step 4, and wrap the taquitos tightly in plastic wrap and then place them inside a Ziploc bag. When you’re ready to bake them follow step 4 of the recipe below, but add 3-5 minutes to the cooking time.
- These will keep for up to 6 months in the freezer.
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Oven-Baked Beef Taquitos Recipe
Ingredients
- 1- pound lean ground beef
- 15 oz. can pinto beans rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup red enchilada sauce store-bought
- ¼ cup freshly chopped cilantro
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- 24 6-inch corn tortillas
- For serving:
- guacamole
- sour cream
- queso dip
- salsa
- diced tomatoes
- sliced green onions
- cilantro
Instructions
- In 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat add beef and cook, stirring often, until evenly browned, about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large bowl add beans and mash until paste-like. Once beef is browned, drain and add to bean mixture. Add enchilada sauce, cilantro, and garlic powder to bowl and mix until combined. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Move oven rack to middle position and preheat to 425 degrees F. Line baking sheet with foil and set a wire rack inside baking sheet. Lightly spray a wire rack with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
- Wrap 6 tortillas in clean, damp paper towel, place them on plate and cover plate tightly with plastic wrap. Microwave tortillas until hot and pliable, about 60-90 seconds. Working with 1 tortilla at a time, place 3 tablespoons of filling evenly on the lower third of the tortilla. Fold bottom of the tortilla over filling, roll back slightly to tighten tortilla around the filling, and then roll forward tightly. Place rolled taquito seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining corn tortillas as filling.
- Spray taquitos with nonstick cooking spray, sprinkle lightly with salt and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden and crisp. Serve taquitos with guacamole, sour cream, queso sauce, salsa, diced tomatoes, sliced green onions, and cilantro as desired.
Nutrition
Makes 24.
Chrisy says
These taquitos would be such a fun party food! Love the idea of dipping them in homemade queso dip, too 😀
Jillian says
Queso is definitely my favorite dip for taquitos!
Autumn says
I love taquitos! I think I’ll make these for dinner this week!!
Jillian says
Yay! I hope they’re a hit at your house! 🙂
Natalie says
What a delicious idea for hosting! I love taquitos and these look so good!
prasanna hede says
Wonderful recipe for potluck! looks so yumm.
Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry says
This is a great appetiser idea, they look delicious! Will definitely be making these for my next gathering
Jillian says
Yay, enjoy! 🙂
Chichi says
THIS recipe is a must try for me. I only hope they turn out as pretty as yours. Thanks
Jillian says
You’ll do great. 🙂
Kristine says
Oh yum! My kids LOVE these, but I’m embarrassed to admit I’ve never made my own! Excited to try this!
Jillian says
They’re super easy. I hope your kids love them!
Dayna says
These taquitos look delicious!
Jillian says
Thank you, and they’re super easy to make, too!