Baked Ground Beef Taquitos Stuffed Dates and Peanut Butter (With Chocolate Option) Review
These baked ground beef taquitos are packed with bold flavor, easy to prepare, and kid-friendly. Oven-crisped instead of fried, they’re a healthier option that’s still satisfyingly crunchy.
Equipment
- 1 Skillet Large
- 1 Sheet pan Lined with parchment paper or greased
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 10 8-inch flour tortillas warm if using gluten-free
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ cup yellow onion finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 8 oz tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or Monterey Jack
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line baking sheet with parchment or grease lightly.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add diced onion and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Stir in garlic, chili powder, salt, black pepper, cumin, and paprika. Cook another minute until fragrant.
- Add tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Warm tortillas to make them pliable. Spoon beef mixture along one edge of each tortilla.
- Roll tightly into taquitos and place seam-side down on prepared pan.
- Spray or brush tops with oil for crispiness.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Let cool a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in oven for best crispiness.