Soft Taquitos
- 🌮 12 small flour tortillas
- 🍗 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (or beef)
- 🧀 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend)
- 🧅 ½ cup finely chopped onions
- 🌶️ 1 jalapeño, finely chopped (optional)
- 🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 🧂 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 🌶️ 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 🧂 Salt and pepper, to taste
- 🫒 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 🥑 Guacamole, for serving
- 🥫 Salsa, for serving
- 🥄 Sour cream, for serving
Experience the delicious flavors of Mexico with these Soft Taquitos, filled with perfectly seasoned shredded beef and topped with a smoky homemade salsa. This recipe offers a comforting and satisfying meal that is perfect for a casual weeknight dinner or a festive gathering with friends and family.
Ingredients:
For the Shredded Beef:
🥩 3 lbs beef eye round roast
🧄 2 cloves garlic
🧅 Small piece of onion
🧂 Salt to taste
🌶️ Black pepper to taste
🌿 Pinch of cumin
🌿 Pinch of Mexican oregano
💧 2 cups water
For the Salsa:
🍅 2 tomatoes
🌶️ 20 chile de árbol (optional: 10 for less heat, no stems)
🌶️ 5 guajillo peppers (no seeds or stems)
🧄 2 cloves garlic
🧅 1/4 onion
🧂 Salt to taste
For the Tortillas:
🌽 Corn tortillas
🥄 Vegetable oil
Instructions:
- Prepare the Beef:
- Instant Pot Method: Place the beef, garlic, onion, salt, black pepper, cumin, Mexican oregano, and water in the Instant Pot. Cook on high pressure for 30 minutes. Check for tenderness; if the meat doesn't shred easily, cook a little longer.
- Oven Method: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Place beef and seasoning in an oven-safe dish with a lid. Cook for up to 3 hours or until the meat is tender.
- Stovetop Method: Boil the seasoned beef in a pot with enough water to cover on medium heat for about 2 hours. Keep the lid on and check for tenderness periodically.
- Make the Salsa:
- Broil or char the tomatoes, chile de árbol, and guajillo peppers until they are blackened and smoky.
- In a pot, add the charred ingredients, garlic, and onion. Cover with water, bring to a boil, and cook for 10 minutes or until tender.
- Blend everything with some of the cooking liquid from the pot. Season with salt to taste.
- Prepare the Tortillas:
- Heat a small amount of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Quickly fry each tortilla for about 10 seconds per side; they should be warm and pliable, not crispy.
- Assemble the Taquitos:
- Shred the cooked beef and place a generous amount on each tortilla. Roll tightly into taquitos.
- Serve warm taquitos with a spoonful of freshly made salsa on top. Enjoy!
Cooking Tips:
- For extra flavor, add a splash of lime juice to the beef before cooking.
- Garnish taquitos with fresh cilantro, sour cream, or avocado for added freshness.
Servings: This recipe serves approximately 6 people.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours for stovetop/oven or 45 minutes for Instant Pot
Total Time: 2.5 to 3 hours
Equipment:
- Instant Pot or oven-safe dish
- Blender
- Skillet
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