Crispy Cheesy Beef Taquitos

Ingredients

• 250 g ground beef
• 1 onion
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp chili flakes
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 3 tbsp strained tomatoes
• 2-4 tbsp water
• 8 small flour tortillas
• 250 g mozzarella
• oil
• 1 avocado
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley
• 2 garlic cloves
• ½ lemon juice
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• salt and pepper
• water

Steps

1. 1Step 1: Heat a pan with a drizzle of oil over medium-high heat.
2. 2Step 2: Sauté chopped onion for 3 minutes until soft and translucent.
3. 3Step 3: Add ground beef.
4. 4Step 4: Cook 5–6 minutes, breaking it apart until browned and cooked through.
5. 5Step 5: Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, chili flakes, smoked paprika, tomato paste, and strained tomatoes.
6. 6Step 6: Cook for 1 minute.
7. 7Step 7: Add 2–4 tbsp water and simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thick.
8. 8Step 8: Remove from heat and cool slightly.
9. 9Step 9: Blend avocado, parsley, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
10. 10Step 10: Thin with water to reach pourable consistency.
11. 11Step 11: Lay a tortilla flat.
12. 12Step 12: Sprinkle a layer of grated mozzarella down the center of the tortilla.
13. 13Step 13: Spoon the beef mixture on top.
14. 14Step 14: Add a little more mozzarella over the beef.
15. 15Step 15: Roll tightly into a log.
16. 16Step 16: Repeat with remaining tortillas.
17. 17Step 17: Heat neutral oil in a pan over medium heat.
18. 18Step 18: Place taquitos seam-side down.
19. 19Step 19: Fry turning occasionally until golden and crispy, 3–4 minutes per batch.
20. 20Step 20: Transfer fried taquitos to paper towels to remove excess oil.
21. 21Step 21: Serve hot with avocado parsley sauce on the side or drizzled on top.