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Taco-flavored ground beef and melty cheddar cheese stuffed in corn tortillas and baked into a crunchy, cheesy Baked Beef Taquito<\/strong> nirvana. The perfect quick and easy dinner or after school snack all without the fuss of frying.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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While it almost feels silly to post something so simple on the blog, my kids absolutely devour these easy baked beef taquitos so I decided they deserved a permanent spot in the archives. I\u2019ll make a big batch at the beginning of the week, freeze them and pull them out as needed for busy sports nights, easy lunches or simply an after school snack. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ingredients in Baked Beef Taquitos<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Beef. <\/strong>I prefer ground beef but the method can be used with ground turkey or chicken. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spices.<\/strong> I skipped the chili powder this time and used cumin, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder salt. A dash of chili powder or smoked paprika would be great additions as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Onion + garlic.<\/strong> Always a must.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheese.<\/strong> Literally any cheese will work here! We use co-jack but pepper jack, sharp cheddar or Oaxaca cheese works too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tortillas.<\/strong> For me a taquito means corn tortilla. Of course, the better quality you can get, the better. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avocado oil spray<\/strong>. Instead of brushing the tortillas with olive oil, I like to lightly spray them with avocado oil spray. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Let\u2019s make Baked Beef Taquitos <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Preheat your oven to 375\u00b0F<\/strong>. Heat a medium cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. When it\u2019s hot, add the ground beef. Use a wooden spoon to break it up into crumbles. After 2\u20133 minutes, stir in the onion. Cook until the beef is browned all the way through. Add the spices and water, stir, and cook for another 1\u20132 minutes until everything is fragrant. Remove from heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prep the tortillas.<\/strong> While the beef cooks, shred the cheese. Place your tortillas on a large sheet pan. Spray both sides lightly with avocado oil spray. Pop the sheet pan in the oven for 3 minutes, just until the tortillas are warm and pliable. Let them cool enough to handle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fill and roll.<\/strong> Stir the shredded cheddar into the beef mixture. Spoon two heaping tablespoons of filling onto each tortilla in a line. Roll tightly, jelly-roll style, and place seam-side down on the sheet pan. Repeat with all tortillas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bake!<\/strong> Bake the taquitos in the oven for about 20 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp on the edges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Can I make Baked Beef Taquitos in Advance? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes! I make them from start to finish and then either keep them in the fridge and reheat in a 325 degree oven or freeze them on a baking sheet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

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