Cheeseburger Taquitos

Certainly! Here's a recipe for Cheeseburger Taquitos:

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 8 small flour tortillas
• Oil for frying
• Optional toppings: diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, diced pickles, ketchup, mustard

Instructions:

1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, diced onion, and minced garlic until the beef is browned and cooked through. Drain any excess grease.
2. Add the chili powder, ground cumin, salt, and pepper to the cooked beef. Stir well to combine the spices evenly. Remove the skillet from the heat.
3. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
4. Warm the flour tortillas in the microwave or on a skillet to make them pliable.
5. Place a spoonful of the cooked beef mixture onto each tortilla, spreading it in a line down the center. Sprinkle a generous amount of shredded cheddar cheese on top of the beef.
6. Roll up each tortilla tightly, starting from one end, to form a taquito. Secure the end with toothpicks if needed.
7. Heat oil in a deep skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat. Carefully place the taquitos in the hot oil, seam side down. Fry them until they are golden brown and crispy, turning them occasionally to cook all sides evenly.
8. Once the taquitos are fried, transfer them to the prepared baking sheet, removing any toothpicks.
9. Bake the taquitos in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, or until they are heated through and the cheese is melted.
10. Remove the taquitos from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. Serve them with optional toppings such as diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, diced pickles, ketchup, and mustard.

Enjoy your delicious Cheeseburger Taquitos! They make a flavorful and satisfying appetizer or main dish.