Homemade Taquitos
Taquitos are rolled tacos filled with chicken, beef or pork and cheese. Fried to perfection for a delicious way to use leftovers!
Servings 12 taquitos
Calories 134kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups meat chicken, beef or pork
- 4 oz. chopped green chiles
- 1 tsp garlic salt I used 1 tsp to 1 1/2 C meat.
- 12 corn tortillas
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1 cup cheese grated, extra for garnish
Instructions
- Combine meat, green chilies and garlic salt into a bowl and stir to combine.
- Soften tortillas wrapped in a paper towel in the microwave.
- Place 2 Tbsp meat mixture onto softened tortilla.
- Roll up and secure with a tooth pick.
- Heat a pan with vegetable oil (about 1 inch deep) Heat oil until hot and bubbly.
- Cook taquitos in oil until lightly golden brown, both sides. Drain on a paper towel.
- Garnish with sour cream, salsa and cheese.
Video
Notes
- If you don't have any leftover meat but are in the mood for some taquitos you can cook up some shredded chicken in your slow cooker, Instant Pot or in the microwave. Just add a little taco seasoning to the chicken or some cumin and chili powder.
Nutrition
Calories: 134kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 801mg | Potassium: 190mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 170IU | Vitamin C: 16.8mg | Calcium: 155mg | Iron: 1.2mg