Shredded Beef
Shredded Beef Taquitos are our go-to meal when we have leftover Sunday roast, which we do quite often. Our mom would always make a giant roast dinner for Sunday and we always had tons of leftovers. These quick and easy taquitos make the very best lunch or after school snack. If you don’t have roast leftovers, don’t worry! You can make one specifically for this taquitos recipe, using either an Instant Pot or Crockpot. Couldn’t be easier! We have all the details outlined below. Tender, juicy beef with cheddar cheese and wrapped in a crispy corn tortilla. Such a delicious way to breathe new life into leftovers!
Ingredients in Shredded Beef Taquitos
The ingredient list is short for these delicious taquitos. Keep in mind, you can also use shredded chicken or pork if that is what you have on hand.
Corn tortillas Roast beef (Chuck Roast works great) Dry onion soup mix Water (or Beef Broth or Beef Consommé) Tabasco sauce Cheddar cheese Cooking oil
Ingredient Additions and Substitutions
If you want to give your beef taquitos some added spice or flavor, try some of these ingredients in the recipe.
tomato paste paprika lime juice fresh cilantro oregano chili powder cayenne pepper chipotle pepper adobo sauce
Preparing the Beef for Taquitos
We have three easy methods for preparing the beef for taquitos. You’ll notice that we season the beef with onion soup mix and hot sauce, but you can season it according to your tastes. Salt, pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, taco seasoning, cumin, and green chiles are all seasonings that will flavor the roast beautifully. Choose what works best for you!
Oven Method
Instant Pot Method
Crock Pot/Slow Cooker Method
Tips for Making the Perfect Beef Taquitos
To get that perfect golden crispy shell on the outside, fry each corn tortilla for about ten seconds on each side in hot oil, and let them dry on a paper towel. Working quickly, add shredded cheddar cheese, then the shredded beef mixture. Add the cheese first, so it won’t melt out of the shell. Bake the taquitos seam side down on the baking sheet until they’re sealed, then turn over and bake some more until they’re golden all the way around. These taquitos are delicious served with sour cream, salsa, pico de Gallo, or our delicious homemade guacamole. You can also stir a couple of tablespoons each of salsa and sour cream together for a creamy salsa dip. If you have lots of beef to use up, make a bunch of these taquitos. You can keep them in the refrigerator for a few days and they also freeze really well. You can store them in a freezer safe Ziploc bag or airtight container for up to two months. To re-heat, just pop them in the oven or microwave for something quick to eat.
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What to Serve with Beef Taquitos
Eat these on their on as a snack, or add them to a larger Mexican meal. Try some of our very favorite recipes:
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