Hereโs a delicious Rolled Taquitos Dinner complete with fresh salsa and guacamole โ a crunchy, flavorful, and colorful meal perfect for any night!
๐ฎ Rolled Taquitos Dinner with Fresh Salsa & Guacamole
๐ Prep Time: 30 min
๐ Cook Time: 20โ25 min
๐ฝ๏ธ Serves: 4
๐ง Part 1: Rolled Taquitos (Baked or Fried)
๐ง Ingredients:
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2 cups cooked shredded chicken, ground beef, or beans
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1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend)
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1/2 tsp cumin
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1/2 tsp chili powder
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Salt & pepper, to taste
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12 small corn tortillas
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Oil, for brushing or frying
๐ช Instructions:
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Prepare Filling:
In a bowl, mix chicken/beef/beans with cheese, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. -
Warm Tortillas:
Wrap tortillas in a damp towel and microwave for 30 seconds to make them pliable. -
Roll Taquitos:
Place 2โ3 tbsp of filling on one end of each tortilla. Roll tightly and secure with a toothpick if needed. -
Cook Options:
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Air Fryer: 375ยฐF for 10โ12 min, flipping halfway.
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Bake: 425ยฐF for 18โ20 min, brush with oil beforehand.
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Fry: Shallow fry in oil until golden and crispy.
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๐ Part 2: Fresh Salsa
๐ง Ingredients:
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4 ripe Roma tomatoes, diced
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1/4 small red onion, finely chopped
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1โ2 jalapeรฑos, seeded and minced
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1 clove garlic, minced
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Juice of 1 lime
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2 tbsp chopped cilantro
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Salt, to taste
๐ช Instructions:
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Mix everything in a bowl.
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Chill 15โ20 minutes to let flavors meld.
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Adjust salt and lime to taste.
๐ฅ Part 3: Guacamole
๐ง Ingredients:
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2 ripe avocados
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1 small tomato, diced
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1 tbsp finely chopped onion
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1 tbsp lime juice
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1 tbsp chopped cilantro
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Salt, to taste
๐ช Instructions:
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Mash avocados in a bowl (chunky or smooth).
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Mix in tomato, onion, lime juice, cilantro, and salt.
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Taste and adjust seasoning.
๐ฅ Suggested Sides:
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Mexican rice
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Refried beans or black beans
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Tortilla chips for dipping
โ Serving Tip:
Plate 3โ4 taquitos per person, top with a drizzle of sour cream or crema, serve with a scoop of guac and a side of salsa. Garnish with cilantro and lime wedges.