High Protein Crispy Beef Taquitos
Get ready to munch on these mouthwatering High Protein Crispy Beef Taquitos! Packed with over 30 grams of protein, these delightful bites are made with seasoned ground beef, crispy tortillas, and a sprinkle of cheese for that perfect melty goodness. Whip them up in no time for a satisfying snack that’s sure to impress!
Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(6)
- 1 medium avocadooptional
- 2 garlic clovesoptional
- 1/2 lemon juiceoptional
- 1 medium brown onion diced
- 1 tsp pepper (5 ml)
- 1/4 cup water (60 ml)optional
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 600g lean ground beef (1.32 lbs)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- 200g reduced fat cheddar (7.06 oz)
- 200g mozzarella grated (7.06 oz)
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- 1/2 can tomato sauce
- 10 low carb tortillas (mission brand)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(9)
- 1/2 tsp cayenne (2.5 ml)
- Small Handful corianderoptional
- 1 tsp cumin (5 ml)
- 1 tsp garlic powder (5 ml)
- 1 tsp onion powder (5 ml)
- 1 tsp oregano (5 ml)
- 1 tsp salt (5 ml)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 2 tsp smoked paprika (10 ml)
📦Other(1)
- Cooking spray (roughly 1 tsp oil) (5 ml)
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
842
Protein
65g
Carbs
47g
Fat
47g
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a hot pan with cooking spray, cook down the diced onions until soft and brown.
- 2
Add the lean ground beef and the seasonings, then once cooked, add the tomato sauce and mix well.
- 3
For the avocado sauce, combine the avocado, garlic, coriander, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and a splash of water, then blend until smooth.
- 4
Build the taquitos by layering cheese, beef, more cheese, and rolling tightly.
- 5
Toast the taquitos in a hot pan with cooking spray until golden brown and crispy.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Cook ground beef to exactly 160°F (71°C) internal temperature before adding tomato sauce; this denatures proteins to 95% completion, maximizing moisture retention and preventing the filling from becoming dry during the pan-toasting step.timing160°F (71°C) internal temp
- ✓Brown the diced onions until they reach deep mahogany color (8-10 minutes) before adding beef; the Maillard reaction creates umami compounds that concentrate flavor in the lean meat filling, compensating for reduced fat content.technique8-10 minutes to deep mahogany
- ✓Add 2-3 tablespoons of tomato sauce (not more) to the cooked beef mixture to maintain a 70% meat-to-sauce ratio; excess liquid prevents the filling from compacting tightly and creates steam pockets that soften the tortilla during rolling.ingredient2-3 tbsp tomato sauce | 70% meat ratio
- ✓Roll taquitos so the seam sits on the bottom of the pan during toasting; this prevents the flour tortilla seal from separating via steam pressure and ensures direct heat contact for 3-4 minutes per side to achieve crispness without burning.technique3-4 minutes per side
- ✓Blend avocado sauce with exactly 2-3 tablespoons of water (not lime juice alone) to reach 40-45% moisture content; this prevents oxidation browning by diluting polyphenol oxidase enzyme activity while maintaining creaminess.ingredient2-3 tbsp water | 40-45% moisture
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Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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High Protein Crispy Beef Taquitos
Get ready to munch on these mouthwatering High Protein Crispy Beef Taquitos! Packed with over 30 grams of protein, these delightful bites are made with seasoned ground beef, crispy tortillas, and a sprinkle of cheese for that perfect melty goodness. Whip them up in no time for a satisfying snack that’s sure to impress!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(6)
- 1 medium avocadooptional
- 2 garlic clovesoptional
- 1/2 lemon juiceoptional
- 1 medium brown onion diced
- 1 tsp pepper (5 ml)
- 1/4 cup water (60 ml)optional
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 600g lean ground beef (1.32 lbs)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- 200g reduced fat cheddar (7.06 oz)
- 200g mozzarella grated (7.06 oz)
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- 1/2 can tomato sauce
- 10 low carb tortillas (mission brand)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(9)
- 1/2 tsp cayenne (2.5 ml)
- Small Handful corianderoptional
- 1 tsp cumin (5 ml)
- 1 tsp garlic powder (5 ml)
- 1 tsp onion powder (5 ml)
- 1 tsp oregano (5 ml)
- 1 tsp salt (5 ml)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 2 tsp smoked paprika (10 ml)
📦Other(1)
- Cooking spray (roughly 1 tsp oil) (5 ml)
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
842
Protein
65g
Carbs
47g
Fat
47g
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a hot pan with cooking spray, cook down the diced onions until soft and brown.
- 2
Add the lean ground beef and the seasonings, then once cooked, add the tomato sauce and mix well.
- 3
For the avocado sauce, combine the avocado, garlic, coriander, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and a splash of water, then blend until smooth.
- 4
Build the taquitos by layering cheese, beef, more cheese, and rolling tightly.
- 5
Toast the taquitos in a hot pan with cooking spray until golden brown and crispy.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Cook ground beef to exactly 160°F (71°C) internal temperature before adding tomato sauce; this denatures proteins to 95% completion, maximizing moisture retention and preventing the filling from becoming dry during the pan-toasting step.timing160°F (71°C) internal temp
- ✓Brown the diced onions until they reach deep mahogany color (8-10 minutes) before adding beef; the Maillard reaction creates umami compounds that concentrate flavor in the lean meat filling, compensating for reduced fat content.technique8-10 minutes to deep mahogany
- ✓Add 2-3 tablespoons of tomato sauce (not more) to the cooked beef mixture to maintain a 70% meat-to-sauce ratio; excess liquid prevents the filling from compacting tightly and creates steam pockets that soften the tortilla during rolling.ingredient2-3 tbsp tomato sauce | 70% meat ratio
- ✓Roll taquitos so the seam sits on the bottom of the pan during toasting; this prevents the flour tortilla seal from separating via steam pressure and ensures direct heat contact for 3-4 minutes per side to achieve crispness without burning.technique3-4 minutes per side
- ✓Blend avocado sauce with exactly 2-3 tablespoons of water (not lime juice alone) to reach 40-45% moisture content; this prevents oxidation browning by diluting polyphenol oxidase enzyme activity while maintaining creaminess.ingredient2-3 tbsp water | 40-45% moisture