Taquitos And Guacamole Recipes

HOMEMADE TAQUITOS

Steps:

• For the Slow Cooker: Season 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.
• Remove roast to a plate and shred the meat. Discard any large pieces of fat. Return to the pot to keep warm.
• For the Instant Pot: Season roast with salt and pepper. Cut it into four large pieces and place in 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).
• Remove roast to a plate and shred the meat. Discard any large pieces of fat. Return to the pot to keep warm.
• Assembly:
• If frying, add about 1 1/2 inches of oil to a large skillet and heat to medium-high.
• Drain beef and set aside. 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.
• Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the meat mixture into a line at one end of a tortilla and tightly roll it up. Use a toothpick to secure it.
• Fried Taquitos:
• Your oil should be 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.
• Baked Taquitos:
• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Spray the tops of the tacos with cooking spray , or brush them lightly with oil. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the shells are crispy.
• Serve taquitos with guacamole, shredded cheese, salsa and sour cream.

BAKED BEEF TAQUITOS WITH STEAK

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425ºF. Lightly coat baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
• In a small bowl combine steak, cheese, corn, green onions, 2 TBS cilantro, cumin, garlic powder and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt.
• Layout tortillas on your work surface.
• Starting with one tortilla, lay it flat and arrange 1/4 cup of steak mixture in a line across down the center.
• Roll tortilla tightly around the filling so it is snug. Lay it seam-side-down on the prepared baking sheet.
• Prepare the remaining tortillas the same way. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each taquito so all sides will bake evenly.
• Spray taquitos with non-stick spray and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt.
• Bake for 15 minutes or until taquitos are crisp and golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.
• Top with shredded lettuce, tomatoes, red onions and 1/4 cup chopped cilantro.

TAQUITOS AND GUACAMOLE

Steps:

• For the guacamole:.
• Put the avocados in a bowl and mash using a fork. Add the cream cheese and mix well. Add the sour cream and chilies, followed by the lemon juice and Tabasco. Refrigerate until ready to use.
• For the taquitos:.
• Boil the meat in water until it shreds easily, approximately 1-2 hours. Drain and shred the meat, once it is shredded, soak in the barbecue sauce for 30 minutes.
• Place a small amount of meat into each tortilla and roll up using a toothpick to hold together.
• Fry in the oil until crispy and lightly browned.
• Serve taquitos with the guacamole.

BEAN & CHEESE TAQUITOS W/ GUACAMOLE

Steps:

• Make guacamole first by combining all ingredients except sour cream.
• Mash and stir until only small lumps of avocado remain.
• Garnish with sour cream piled in the center and refrigerate until ready to use.
• Combine beans, Tabasco, cumin, corriander, salt and cheese stirring well.
• Microwave tortillas between 2 paper towels, 3 at a time on high for 30 seconds.
• Work with one tortilla at a time, keeping the others covered in paper towels so they stay warm and moist.
• Place 1 tablespoon of filling at the center edge of tortilla closest to you and roll tightly away from you like skinny cigar.
• Keep filling away from the edges, as it may leak out when frying and cause the oil to spatter.
• Put seam side down on a paper towel or wax paper and repeat the process until you've made all 24 taquitos.
• Using medium-thick cotton string, toothpicks, or bamboo skewers secure the center seam of each taquito (if you omit this part, they will pop open during frying and make a big mess).
• Heat oil in medium frying pan on medium-high (about 325F) and cook taquitos 4 at a time turning frequently until golden brown on all sides.
• Drain on cooling rack on top of paper towels (this ensures the oil drains away and the taquitos stay crispy).
• Serve hot with guacamole.