Oven-Crisped Beef Taquitos
Oven-Crisped Beef Taquitos deliver a crunchy bite wrapped around juicy seasoned beef, tender rice, and sweet red bell pepper, all finished with bubbling melted Cheddar and a blanket of tangy salsa. The contrast of crisp tortillas and cheesy, saucy filling makes this a hit for game nights, casual dinners, or a fun weekend snack.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Oven-Crisped Beef Taquitos, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0.34 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 46 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 11
- Heart Health
- 45
- Metabolic
- 23
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 34
- Performance
- 29
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 2
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir the ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard the grease.
- 3
Add the cooked rice, water, bell pepper, and garlic to the beef in the skillet; stir and cook until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes. Spoon the mixture onto the tortillas and roll to close. Arrange the taquitos tightly together in an 8x12-inch baking pan. Pour the salsa over them and top with Cheddar cheese.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly, about 25 minutes.
- Calories 802.67 kcal High 40%
- Protein 32.7 g Good Source 65%
- Carbohydrate 86.51 g 31%
- Total Fat 35.94 g High 46%
- Saturated Fat 14.96 g High 75%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 100.78 mg High 34%
- Sodium 921.99 mg High 40%
- Dietary Fiber 2.67 g Low Source 10%
- Total Sugars 4.64 g --
- Added Sugars 2.07 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 417.0 mg Good Source 32%
- Iron 3.47 mg Moderate 19%
- Potassium 278.88 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 107.96 mcg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin C 15.03 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin D 0.27 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Oven Crisped Beef Taquitos is made with 8 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Corn Tortilla, Ground Beef, Minced Garlic, and Red Bell Pepper. Each serving provides about 802.67 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Oven-Crisped Beef Taquitos made of?
- The main ingredients are Corn Tortilla, Ground Beef, Minced Garlic, Red Bell Pepper, Salsa. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Oven-Crisped Beef Taquitos?
- About 45 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 802.67 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Oven-Crisped Beef Taquitos easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Oven-Crisped Beef Taquitos healthy?
- Oven-Crisped Beef Taquitos has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 802.67 calories and 32.7 g of protein, or 65% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 921.99 mg (40% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 14.96 g (75% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Corn and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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