Description
Cheesy Garlic Steak Taquitos are a delicious and flavorful snack or meal option, packed with tender steak, gooey cheese, and a hint of garlic, all wrapped in crispy tortillas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 small flour tortillas
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Season the flank steak with cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the steak in a skillet over medium-high heat until desired doneness, then let it rest and slice thinly.
- In a bowl, combine the sliced steak, shredded cheese, and minced garlic.
- Place a portion of the mixture onto each tortilla and roll tightly.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and fry the taquitos until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain on paper towels and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the steak for a few hours before cooking.
- These taquitos can be baked instead of fried for a healthier option.
- Serve with salsa, guacamole, or sour cream for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Cheesy Garlic Steak Taquitos, taquitos, steak, cheesy snacks, Mexican cuisine