Baked Beef & Black Bean Taquitos

Baked Beef & Black Bean Taquitos ingredients

• 0.75 lb lean ground beef
• 1 can (15 oz), rinsed and black beans
• 0.5 medium, finely diced yellow onion
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1.5 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 cup water or beef broth
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 12 6-inch corn tortillas
• 0.5 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican cheese blend
• for brushing cooking spray or olive oil
• to taste salsa
• to taste guacamole
• to taste sour cream

How to make Baked Beef & Black Bean Taquitos

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a large baking sheet or line it with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the 0.75 lb of lean ground beef and cook, breaking it apart, until fully browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
3. Add the 0.5 medium, finely diced yellow onion to the beef in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
4. Stir in the 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add the 1 can of rinsed and drained black beans to the skillet.
5. Stir in 1.5 teaspoons of chili powder, 1 teaspoon of cumin, 0.5 teaspoon of smoked paprika, and 0.5 teaspoon of salt. Pour in 0.25 cup of water or beef broth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 3-5 minutes, allowing the liquid to reduce and the flavors to meld into a thick filling.
6. While the filling simmers, wrap the 12 corn tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave for 30-60 seconds, or until they are warm and pliable. This prevents them from cracking when rolled.
7. Lay a warm tortilla flat. Place about 2 tablespoons of the beef and black bean filling slightly off-center on the tortilla, then sprinkle a small amount of 0.5 cup shredded cheese over the filling.
8. Tightly roll the tortilla from the filled side into a cylindrical shape. Place the rolled taquito seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
9. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling, arranging them in a single layer on the baking sheet. Lightly spray or brush the tops of the taquitos with cooking spray or olive oil to help them crisp up.
10. Bake for 15-20 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until the taquitos are golden brown and crispy.
11. Remove from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving. Serve the Baked Beef & Black Bean Taquitos hot with salsa, guacamole, and sour cream for dipping, if desired.

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