Beef Taquitos

How to make it

1. Heat olive oil in a pan.

   Start by heating the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. This will help to sauté the onion evenly.

2. Add diced onion to the pan.

   Once the oil is hot, add the diced onion and sauté it until it becomes translucent, which usually takes about 5 minutes.

3. Add ground beef to the pan.

   Add the ground beef to the pan and cook it, breaking it apart with a spatula until it is browned and fully cooked.

4. Stir in tomato paste and seasonings.

   Once the beef is cooked, stir in the tomato paste along with the smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.

5. Add water to the mixture.

   Pour in the water and stir everything together. Let it simmer for a few minutes until the mixture thickens slightly.

6. Prepare the tortillas.

   While the beef mixture is simmering, warm the flour tortillas in a microwave or on a skillet to make them easier to roll.

7. Fill tortillas with beef mixture and cheese.

   Take a tortilla and place a spoonful of the beef mixture and some shredded mozzarella cheese in the center. Be careful not to overfill them.

8. Roll the tortillas tightly.

   Roll the tortilla tightly around the filling, ensuring that the filling is secure inside.

9. Heat oil for frying.

   In a deep pan, heat enough oil for frying the taquitos until it reaches a temperature suitable for frying.

10. Fry the taquitos until golden brown.

    Carefully place the rolled taquitos in the hot oil and fry them until they are golden brown and crispy, which usually takes about 3-4 minutes per side.

11. Remove and drain on paper towels.

    Once fried, remove the taquitos from the oil and place them on paper towels to drain any excess oil.