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Taquitos are a fun food for appetizers, or even a main dish.  They are great for the whole family, and perfect finger food for dipping in a side of salsa or cheese dip.  This simple recipe is also freezer friendly.  So, whip up a double batch and throw half in the freezer for a quick meal in the future!

Beef, Bean, & Cheese Taquitos

Start by gathering together your ingredients.  You will need cooked ground beef, refried beans, shredded cheese, and corn tortillas.  I like to season the ground beef with about half of a recipe of my taco seasoning.  You could use a whole recipe, but I find these taquitos are delicious with just half the seasoning.  The cheese can be just about whatever you have on hand.  I recommend cheddar, Monterey Jack (what I used below!), colby, or a blend.

Beef, Bean, & Cheese Taquitos

Warm the corn tortillas as directed on the package. One method with which I have had success is to heat 3 tortillas wrapped in a damp paper towel in the microwave for about 20 to 25 seconds.  If you don’t heat them enough, the tortillas will crack when you try to roll them up… Trust me, I know how frustrating they can be sometimes!

Spread about 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons refried beans down the center third of a tortilla, top with about 1 to 2 tablespoons ground beef, and a sprinkle of cheese.

Beef, Bean, & Cheese Taquitos

Beef, Bean, & Cheese Taquitos

Beef, Bean, & Cheese Taquitos

Roll up and place seam side down on one of two large cookie sheets or two 12″x17″ jelly roll pans.  Try to leave some space around the taquitos so they will brown evenly.  Repeat with remaining tortillas.

Beef, Bean, & Cheese Taquitos

Spray them lightly with cooking spray, then bake in preheated oven until they are lightly browned and crispy.  Enjoy at once!

Beef, Bean, & Cheese Taquitos

I am pretty lucky… I happen to have some great help in the kitchen!  🙂

To freeze, bake as directed.  After taquitos have cooled, place them in a large resealable plastic bag.  You can store them in the freezer for a couple months.  To reheat, place them on a baking sheet and reheat at 400 degrees F for about 10 to 15 minutes, until heated through.

Beef, Bean, & Cheese Taquitos

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Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 24 taquitos

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef browned & drained (seasoned, if desired)
  • 1/2 16-oz can Old El Paso® Traditional Refried Beans
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese cheddar, Monterey Jack, colby, or a blend
  • 24 corn tortillas
  • cooking spray

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. 
  • Warm corn tortillas as directed on package.  Spread 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons refried beans down the center third of a tortilla, top with about 1 to 2 tablespoons ground beef, and a sprinkle of cheese.  Roll up and place seam side down on one of two large cookie sheets or two 12"x17" jelly roll pans.  Repeat with remaining tortillas. 
  • Spray taquitos lightly with cooking spray.  Bake in preheated 400 degree F oven for about 20 minutes, until lightly browned and crispy.  Serve immediately.

Disclosure:

I received payment from Old El Paso® for recipe development purposes. All opinions expressed are my own.