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Crispy Cheesy Beef Taquitos with Avocado Garlic Dipping Sauce
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Crispy Cheesy Beef Taquitos with Avocado Garlic Dipping Sauce

40 minServes 4Nutri-Score D€€
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • ground beefMeat500 g
  • onion (large, finely diced)Produce1 piece
  • garlic (cloves, minced)Produce3 pieces
  • olive oilPantry15 ml
  • smoked paprikaSpices7 g
  • ground cuminSpices2 g
  • chilli flakesSpices2 g
  • onion powderSpices2 g
  • garlic powderSpices2 g
  • dried oreganoSpices1 g
  • tomato puréePantry15 g
  • chipotle pastePantry15 g
  • beef stockPantry60 ml
  • salt (to taste)Spices3 g
  • black pepper (to taste)Spices1 g
  • fresh coriander (chopped)Produce2 g
  • lime juice (freshly squeezed)Produce15 ml
  • cream cheese (softened)Dairy100 g
  • pickles (finely chopped)Pantry50 g
  • water (if needed)Other10 ml
  • flour tortillasBakery8 pieces
  • mozzarella (grated)Dairy150 g
  • oil (for brushing or shallow-frying)Pantry60 ml
  • mayonnaisePantry30 ml
  • avocado (ripe)Produce1 piece
  • fresh parsleyProduce4 g

per serving

Nutrition

699kcal

Carbs
44 g
Proteins
33 g
Fat
44 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Sauté pan

step by step

Method

  1. Make the creamy garlic pickle filling

    • Mix the cream cheese, garlic powder, lime juice, chopped pickles and salt until smooth.
    • Loosen with a little water if needed, then set aside.
    Step 1
  2. Cook the beef

    • Heat the olive oil in a pan and sauté the onion for 3–4 minutes.
    • Add the beef and cook until browned.
    • Stir in the garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, chilli flakes, onion powder, garlic powder and oregano.
    Step 2
  3. Simmer the filling

    • Add the tomato purée and chipotle paste, then pour in the beef stock.
    • Simmer until the liquid has mostly evaporated.
    • Stir in the lime juice and coriander, then let the beef cool slightly.
    Step 3
  4. Assemble the taquitos

    • Warm the flour tortillas until flexible.
    • Spread a thin layer of the creamy garlic pickle filling down the centre, then add the beef and grated mozzarella.
    • Roll tightly and place seam-side down.
    Step 4
  5. Fry until crispy

    • Shallow-fry the taquitos over medium heat until golden and crispy.
    • Make sure the filling is piping hot and cook in a single layer.
    Step 5
  6. Make the dipping sauce

    • Mix the mayonnaise, avocado, garlic, lime juice and parsley.
    • Season with salt and pepper, adding a little water to thin if needed.
    Step 6
  7. Serve

    • Arrange the crispy taquitos on a plate, garnish with fresh coriander and serve with the dipping sauce.
    Step 7