My love for good, authentic Mexican food is not a secret, and I’ve shared all of my tried and tested recipes with you all! Some of my personal favorites include Chile Verde , homemade Tamales, and the most amazing Tres Leches cake!
We are surrounded by so much amazing, authentic Mexican food here in Arizona that it has become it’s own food group in my diet! I am particularly in love with taquitos (often called rolled tacos). They are authentically served with guacamole and melted cheese on top, sometimes finely chopped lettuce and a drizzle of sour cream as well. And don’t forget a side of hot sauce or salsa!
How to make taquitos:
Cook the Meat. You can cook the meat in a slow cooker or instant pot. I like beef taquitos best, but you could also fill them with shredded chicken, or pork, instead of beef.
For Slow Cooker taquitos: Season the roast with salt and pepper. Add chili powder, garlic, cumin, minced onion, beef broth and salsa. Cook on LOW for 7-8 hours or until meat is tender and shreds easily.
For Instant pot taquitos: Season the roast with salt and pepper. Cut it into four large pieces and place in the Instant Pot. Add chili powder, garlic, cumin, minced onion, beef broth and salsa. Cook on manual/high pressure for 50 minutes. When timer beeps allow the pressure to naturally release before removing the lid (about 15-20 minutes).
Shred the meat. Remove the meat to a plate and shred with forks. Discard any large pieces of fat. Return to the pot to keep warm. Warm the tortillas: Heat a non-stick griddle over medium high heat. Cook tortillas for about 15 – 30 seconds on each side until soft and pliable. Remove tortillas to a plate covered with tinfoil to keep them warm and pliable. Fill tortillas with meat. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the meat mixture into a line at one end of a tortilla and tightly roll it up. Use half of a toothpick to secure it. Fry or Bake Taquitos:
For Fried Taquitos:
Add about 1 ½ inches of oil to a skillet and heat to medium-high. Once the oil is hot (the tortillas should sizzle immediately when you put them in), fry the rolled tacos in small batches, for a few seconds on each side, rotating them as they cook, until they are golden and crispy on all sides. Place them on a paper towel lined plate.
For Baked Taquitos:
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Spray the tops of the tortillas with cooking spray or brush them lightly with oil. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the shells are crispy.
Serve with guacamole, shredded cheese, salsa and sour cream. The toppings are the best part, and an easy way to make the plate look beautiful!
To Freeze Taquitos:
Allow them to cool completely , then store them in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Reheat in a hot skillet, lightly greased with cooking spray to help crisp the shells again.
Serve Taquitos with:
Authentic Mexican Rice Semi-homemade Refried Beans 5-minute Homemade Salsa
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