🌯 Rolled Taquitos (Tacos Dorados)
Ingredients
(Makes about 12 taquitos)
For the Filling (choose one or mix):
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2 cups shredded cooked chicken, ground beef, or mashed potatoes
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½ tsp salt
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½ tsp cumin
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½ tsp chili powder or paprika
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1 clove garlic, minced
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2 tbsp onion, finely chopped
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Optional: ¼ cup shredded cheese
Other:
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12 corn tortillas
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Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
🧑🍳 Instructions
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Warm the tortillas:
Heat tortillas on a skillet or in the microwave wrapped in a damp towel for about 30 seconds to make them pliable. -
Fill and roll:
Place about 2 tbsp filling along one edge of each tortilla and roll tightly.
Secure with a toothpick if needed. -
Fry until golden:
Heat about ½ inch of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Fry 3–4 taquitos at a time, seam side down, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy (about 2–3 minutes per side).
Drain on paper towels and sprinkle lightly with salt.
(For a lighter version: brush with oil and bake at 425°F / 220°C for 15–20 minutes until crisp.)
🍅 Fresh Salsa (Salsa Fresca / Pico de Gallo)
Ingredients:
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4 ripe Roma tomatoes, diced
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½ small white onion, finely chopped
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1 jalapeño or serrano pepper, minced (seeds removed for less heat)
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¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
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Juice of 1 lime
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Salt to taste
Instructions:
Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Taste and adjust salt or lime juice as needed.
Let sit 10 minutes for flavors to develop.
🥑 Simple Guacamole
Ingredients:
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2 ripe avocados
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1 small tomato, diced
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2 tbsp finely chopped onion
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1 tbsp chopped cilantro
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Juice of ½ lime
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Salt to taste
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Optional: minced jalapeño for spice
Instructions:
Mash avocados in a bowl until chunky-smooth. Stir in remaining ingredients.
Adjust lime and salt to taste. Serve immediately.
🧄 Serving Suggestions
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Pile taquitos on a plate and top with:
🥬 shredded lettuce or cabbage
🧀 crumbled queso fresco
🍅 a spoonful of salsa
🥑 a dollop of guacamole
🍶 drizzle of crema or sour cream
Perfect for parties, family dinners, or game night!
Would you like me to include a baked or air-fryer version of the taquitos for a healthier option?
