🌯 Flour Tortilla Taquitos with Beans and Chorizo
🧄 Ingredients:
For the filling:
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1 cup refried beans (homemade or canned, warmed slightly)
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7–9 oz (200–250 g) Mexican chorizo (pork or beef, casing removed)
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1/4 white onion, finely chopped
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1 garlic clove, minced (optional)
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Salt to taste (usually not much needed — chorizo is salty)
For the taquitos:
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10–12 small flour tortillas (taco-sized or fajita-style)
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Vegetable oil, for pan-frying or shallow-frying
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Toothpicks (if needed to secure rolls)
🥣 Optional toppings:
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Mexican crema or sour cream
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Crumbled queso fresco
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Salsa (green, red, or chipotle)
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Guacamole or sliced avocado
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Pickled red onions
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Lime wedges for serving
🔥 Instructions:
1. Cook the chorizo:
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In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped onion for 2–3 minutes until translucent.
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Add the chorizo (and garlic if using), breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned and fully cooked through, about 6–8 minutes.
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Drain excess fat if needed.
2. Add the beans:
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Stir the refried beans into the cooked chorizo and mix until fully combined and warmed through (about 2–3 minutes).
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Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Set aside to cool slightly — this makes rolling easier.
3. Assemble the taquitos:
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Warm the flour tortillas slightly so they’re flexible (in the microwave or a dry skillet).
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Spoon 1–2 tablespoons of the chorizo-bean filling down the center of each tortilla.
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Roll each tortilla up tightly into a taquito. Secure with a toothpick if needed.
4. Cook the taquitos:
Option A: Pan-fry for crispy taquitos
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Heat 2–3 tablespoons of oil in a skillet over medium heat.
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Place taquitos seam-side down and cook, turning, until golden brown and crispy on all sides (about 2–3 minutes per side).
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Drain on paper towels.
Option B: Bake (healthier option)
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Place taquitos on a baking sheet, brush or spray lightly with oil.
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Bake for 15–20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
Option C: Air fryer
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Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway.
5. Serve warm:
Top with your favorite garnishes: crema, cheese, salsa, guacamole, and a squeeze of lime.
✅ Tips:
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Add shredded cheese inside the taquitos for an extra melty filling.
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Want it spicier? Add chopped jalapeños or chipotle to the filling.
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These can be made ahead and frozen — just assemble, freeze before cooking, and bake or air fry directly from frozen.
Let me know if you’d like a printable version or a vegetarian adaptation!