Taquitos

"Taquito recipe off the net in response to a duscussion forum request"
 
Download
photo by a food.com user photo by a food.com user
Ready In:
2hrs 20mins
Ingredients:
5
Yields:
1 batch
Serves:
6
Advertisement

ingredients

Advertisement

directions

  • To cook meat the mexican way: purchase a small chuck roast or similar cut of meat.
  • Put in dutch over and add barely enough water to cover.
  • Add one half of onion (not need to chop) and some black peppercorns to taste.
  • Cook for approximately 1 1/2 hours.
  • Cool.
  • Shred meat with 2 forks.
  • Heat oil in frying pan to 350 degrees f.
  • Place corn tortillas with tongs into hot oil long enough to just coat with oil and drain on paper towels.
  • Place a couple shreds of meat in the tortilla.
  • Roll up like a cigar and using tongs, lower the tortilla into the oil- gently letting go of the tortilla, fry until crisp.
  • Line a serving platter with shredded lettuce and tomatoes and put taquitos on top with cheese and salsa.

Questions & Replies

Got a question? Share it with the community!
Advertisement

Reviews

  1. These were very good once I got in the groove of frying them. First few fell apart :), my fault. I made these taquitos with chicken verde too for a little different variation. I served with salsa and sour cream. Leftovers reheat well ina hot oven. Froze very well too.
     
Advertisement

RECIPE SUBMITTED BY

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

Find More Recipes