Description
Crispy Cheesy Beef Taquitos are a quick and easy meal featuring golden, crunchy corn tortillas filled with savory seasoned ground beef and melty plant-based cheese. Ready in under 30 minutes, they offer a perfect balance of bold flavors and textures, ideal for family dinners, parties, or satisfying snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 tsp natural gelling agent
Assembly
- 12 corn tortillas
- 1 cup plant-based cheese, shredded
- Olive oil for brushing
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef Filling: Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a splash of olive oil. Sauté finely chopped onions and minced garlic until fragrant and translucent. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart, until browned and cooked through. Stir in chili powder, cumin, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper. Let the mixture simmer for a few minutes to blend flavors. Finally, mix in chopped cilantro and the natural gelling agent to help bind the filling slightly as it cools.
- Assemble the Taquitos: Warm the corn tortillas in a dry pan or microwave until pliable. Lay each tortilla flat and spoon a generous amount of the beef filling down the center. Sprinkle plant-based cheese over the filling, then tightly roll each tortilla into a cylinder, pressing edges to seal and keep the filling inside.
- Crisp and Cook: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Place rolled taquitos seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Lightly brush the outside of each taquito with olive oil. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden and crispy on the edges. Optionally, broil for the last minute to add extra crispness but watch carefully to avoid burning.
Notes
- Use warm tortillas to make rolling easier and prevent cracking.
- Do not overfill the tortillas for easier rolling and even cooking.
- Brushing with olive oil ensures a golden, crispy exterior after baking.
- Serve taquitos immediately for best crunch; leftovers can be reheated well.
- Add fresh cilantro or green onions as a garnish before serving for extra freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 taquitos
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: taquitos, crispy, plant-based cheese, ground beef, quick meal, baked taquitos, Mexican appetizer
