Cheeseburger taquitos
4 servings
25 minutes
Cheeseburger taquitos are an amazing blend of American classic and Mexican style. Inspired by the flavor notes of a juicy cheeseburger, it transforms into a crispy roll baked to a golden crust. Ground beef infused with cumin, garlic, and ketchup forms a juicy filling, while melted cheese adds tenderness. Rolled in a tortilla, it resembles Mexican taquitos but with the familiar taste of burgers. Baked with sesame and served with spicy salsa or chilled sour cream, it becomes the perfect snack or main treat for a party. This recipe is a true celebration of flavors that combines two culinary worlds in one appetizing delight.
1
Fry the finely chopped onion and minced meat for 2-3 minutes. Add salt, cumin, dried garlic, ketchup, and red pepper. Then fry the minced meat until cooked.
- Sweet red onion: 1 head
- Ground beef: 400 g
- Salt: to taste
- Ground cumin (zira): 0.5 teaspoon
- Ground dried garlic: 1 teaspoon
- Ketchup: 3 tablespoons
- Ground red pepper: to taste
2
Cool the fried minced meat. Mix it with grated cheese.
- Hard cheese: 100 g
3
Spread the mixture on the tortillas (if they are small, the mixture will be enough for 6 flatbreads) and roll them into rolls, previously greasing one side of the flatbread with egg.
- Tortillas: 4 pieces
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
4
Place the rolled-up pieces in a row in a non-stick skillet or baking tray. Brush all the rolls with egg on top and lightly sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
- Sesame: 1 teaspoon
5
Bake until golden in an oven preheated to 200 degrees for 8–10 minutes.
6
Serve with salsa or sour cream.