Beef Taquitos, burritos, enchiladas, tacos, chimichangas, quesadillas- could there be anything more southern Californian than Mexican food? Mexican food is a staple at our house – corn, beans, jalapeños, mangos, pineapple, avocado, tomatoes, cilantro, lime, rice, cheese and more cheese—what’s not to love? So for my very first post, I thought I would share one of our favorite Mexican inspired dishes – beef taquitos – with a tangy twist.
About Beef Taquitos
These Beef Taquitos are smothered in spicy, sweet, smoky barbecue sauce, mixed with cheddar cheese, then rolled in a tortilla and broiled to crispy perfection. Next, they’re topped with more cheese, barbecue sauce and refreshing pineapple salsa. These satisfying beef taquitos can be on your table and in your mouth in less than 30 minutes! But I warn you…as the smell of simmering chipotle peppers, garlic, red onions, pineapple and barbecue sauce permeates the air, your house dwellers will become increasingly impatient. It might just be the longest 30 minutes of their life.
What kind of meat do you use for Beef taquitos?
For these Beef Taquitos, I use 1 ½ pounds of diced flank steak. Flank steak is more economical than other cuts of steak but will emerge buttery tender when diced and not overcooked. Alternatively, you can use a more expensive cut of steak such as trip tip or top sirloin but I don’t tthink it is necessary. I don’t recommend ground beef for this Beef Taquitos recipe. I have tried it with ground beef and the texture was not nearly as pleasing. You are welcome to give it a try but I cannot guarantee maximum deliciousness. You may substitute diced chicken for the beef.
What Ingredients do I need for this Beef Taquitos Recipe?
1 1/2 pounds flank steak, diced* red onion (remaining from salsa) 2 tbsp olive oil 2 garlic cloves, minced salt and pepper to taste 1/2 cup sweet barbecue sauce (Like sweet Baby Ray’s) 2 teaspoons chili powder 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger ¼ teaspoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon chipotle pepper, minced (from can of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce) 1 cup chopped fresh pineapple 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
The only ingredient you might not be familar with is chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. If you have never used them before, they are super simple and easy to use and smoky delicious! You will find yourself trying to put them in every dish you make….maybe even Dijon chicken, err, maybe that’s just me…To learn about them, click here.
How do you make crispy taquitos in the oven?
Looking for More Taquito Recipes?
Crispy Jalapeno Popper Beef Taquitos Cheesy Baked BBQ Pork Taquitos Slow Cooker Honey Buffalo Chicken Taquitos Chipotle BBQ Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos Creamy Spinach and Egg Quiche Taquitos with Spicy Roasted Red Pepper Feta Dip
Looking for more Mexican recipe favorites?
Chipotle Sweet Pulled Pork Salsa Verde Honey Lime Pepper Jack Chicken Enchiladas Sweet and Spicy Pineapple Salsa Chicken TexMex Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Pasta with Chipotle Chicken
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