Soften the onion

• Heat a pan over medium-high heat.
• Add the olive oil and the chopped onion and cook until softened.

Brown the beef

• Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until browned.

Bloom the spices

• Stir in the garlic powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, black pepper, chili powder, smoked paprika and tomato paste.
• Cook to bloom the spices.

Simmer the filling

• Pour in the water and stir.
• Let simmer until the mixture thickens and becomes saucy.

Make the avocado cilantro sauce

• Blend the avocado, olive oil, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, salt, pepper and a splash of water until silky smooth.

Roll the taquitos

• Place a tortilla on a work surface.
• Add cheese and the beef mixture, then roll tightly.

Fry until crispy

• Heat the neutral oil in a clean pan.
• Fry the taquitos until golden and crispy.
• Drain on paper towels and serve with the avocado sauce.