Chipotle Ground Beef Taquitos

Chipotle Ground Beef Taquitos is a quick, easy and delicious dinner that the whole family will love. Crispy fried taquitos with a cheesy ground beef filling that has a spicy chipotle kick.

I am always in search of new ground beef recipes because it is the best for a quick dinner and we always have a freezer full of ground beef. These taquitos were a huge hit and can be on the table in about 30 minutes. We also love these Ground Beef Enchiladas or Taco Spaghetti for a Mexican-inspired weeknight dinner.

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Ingredients for Chipotle Ground Beef Taquitos Recipe

Step-By-Step Directions for Beef Chipotle Taquitos

1. Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up as it cooks to brown on all sides.
2. Add diced onion and seasonings to the browned ground beef, stirring to mix well. Continue to cook, stirring often. If your ground beef is super lean, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil if needed.
3. Continue to cook until onions are softened, about 6 – 8 minutes.

4. Remove from heat and stir in chipotle sauce.
5. Mix in the shredded cheese.

6. Spoon ground beef filling into tortillas and roll up, placing seam side down onto a baking sheet or cutting board.
7. Heat lard or vegetable oil in a cast iron skillet or dutch oven to 375° using a deep fry thermometer.
8. Fry taquitos a few at a time, seam side down first.
9. Turn after a few minutes to brown all sides.

10. Remove to a paper towel lined wire rack in a sheet pan.

11. Serve immediately with your favorite toppings.

Recipe Notes

• Storage: Store leftover taquitos in an airtight container or wrapped in plastic wrap in the refrigerator 3-4 days.
• Reheat: Place taquitos on a baking sheet and bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until heated through.
• Baking Instructions: If you prefer to bake taquitos instead of deep frying, place on a parchment lined baking sheet. Spray or brush each taquito with olive oil or vegetable oil. Bake at 375° for 12- 15 minutes our until golden brown and crispy.
• Variations: Substitute salsa verde or picante sauce for the chipotle sauce if desired.

Best Side Dishes for Taquitos

• Green Salad or Homemade Coleslaw
• Easy Spanish Rice
• Skillet Mexican Street Corn

More Taquitos Recipes You Will Love

• Cheesy Ground Beef Taquitos
• Brisket Taquitos and Brisket Popper Taquitos
• BBQ Chicken Taquitos
• Cheesy Pulled Pork Taquitos
• Apple Pie Taquitos

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These Chipotle Ground Beef Taquitos are so easy to make with just a pound of ground beef and they are sure to be a family pleasing meal that’s ready in 30 minutes!

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Chipotle Ground Beef Taquitos

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Cook Time20 minutes mins

Course: Ground Beef

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: flautas, ground beef recipe, rolled tacos

Servings: 5

Calories: 922kcal

Author: Milisa

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 onion medium, diced
• 2 tablespoons granulated garlic
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 1 can chipotle sauce 7.7 ounce
• 8 ounces cheddar cheese shredded
• 15 flour tortillas small, fajita size
• 3 cups lard or vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

• Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up as it cooks to brown on all sides.
• Add diced onion and seasonings to the browned ground beef, stirring to mix well. Continue to cook, stirring often. If your ground beef is super lean, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil if needed.
• Continue to cook until onions are softened, about 6 – 8 minutes.
• Remove from heat and stir in chipotle sauce and shredded cheese.
• Spoon ground beef filling into tortillas and roll up, placing seam side down onto a baking sheet or cutting board.
• Heat lard or vegetable oil in a cast iron skillet or dutch oven to 375° using a deep fry thermometer.
• Fry taquitos a few at a time, seam side down first.
• Turn after a few minutes to brown all sides.
• Remove to a paper towel lined wire rack in a sheet pan.
• Serve immediately with your favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 3g | Calories: 922kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 61g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Trans Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 1490mg | Potassium: 482mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 469IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 486mg | Iron: 7mg