Cheesy Beef Taquitos Dorados
Cheesy beef taquitos dorados are crispy rolled tacos filled with tender, seasoned beef. Fried until golden and crunchy, they’re served with salsa, crema, pico de gallo, and more. A true street-food favorite, made to be loved.
These cheesy beef taquitos dorados are packed with tender chuck roast and creamy Oaxaca queso. They taste like quesatacos, only with an irresistible crunch. Plus, you can make them in an Instant Pot to cut down the cooking time.
Serve them with a warm atole de nuez or a refreshing agua fresca. The crunch of these fried beef taquitos is beyond satisfying—every bite is pure comfort!
Why They’re Called “Dorados”
In Spanish, dorados means “golden.” The name comes from the way these rolled tacos turn crisp and golden after frying. It’s the perfect word to describe both their look and their flavor.
Taquitos dorados are a beloved street food in Mexico, often sold at night from food stands alongside enchiladas, and other late-night food. They’re the kind of food that brings people together after a long day—comforting, affordable, and full of tradition.
Beef Taquitos Video Tutorial
Below is my easy to follow video tutorial on how to make Delicious Beef Taquitos.
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Alternative Cooking Method
No Instant Pot? No problem! Start by browning the meat over medium-high heat in a large pot, then add water and aromatics. Once it boils, lower to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook until fork-tender—about 2 to 3 hours. You can also use a slow cooker if you prefer.
Beef Taquitos Dorados
Ingredients
Instant Pot
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, boneless
- Salt
- Ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1/2 white onion
- 1 head garlic, slice the end off
- 2-3 bay leaves
- 1/2 bunch cilantro
- 8 cups water
Chipotle Salsa
- 1 lb tomatoes, quartered
- 1/4 white onion, roughly diced
- 4 garlic cloves, unpeeled
- Drizzle of oil
- 2-4 chipotles, in adobo
- 2 tbsp adobo sauce
- To taste salt
Beef Filling
- 3 tbsp oil
- 1/2 white onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp ground guajillo
- 1 tsp ground ancho chile
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 6 oz tomato, diced
- To taste salt
Toppings
- Mexican crema
- Cabbage, finely shredded
- Pico de gallo
- Pickled red onion
- Cotija cheese, crumbled
Other ingredients
- 12 oz queso Oaxaca, shredded
- 26 corn tortillas
- Oil for frying
- Toothpicks
Instructions
Prep The Meat
- Cut the meat into large pieces. Season all sides generously with salt and ground black pepper.
Instant Pot
- Set the Instant Pot to HIGH SAUTÉ for 20 minutes and press START. Once hot, add the oil and brown the meat in batches to avoid overcrowding.
- Place the meat back into the pot. Press CANCEL. Pour in the water, then add the garlic, onion, bay leaves, and cilantro. COVER, secure the lid, and cook on HIGH PRESSURE for 45 minutes, with a 10-minute natural pressure release.
- Afterward, QUICK RELEASE the remaining pressure. Press CANCEL and remove the lid.
- Transfer the meat to a heatproof bowl and strain the broth into a separate one. Cool the broth completely and store in the fridge for future recipes. Shred the meat with two forks and set aside.
Chipotle Salsa
- Drizzle with oil and roast for 30–45 minutes or until tender.
- Let cool, peel the garlic, and blend everything with chipotles and adobo sauce until smooth. Transfer to a bowl, stir in the salt, and set aside.
The Filling
- Heat a large pan over medium-low. Sauté the onion in oil until softened. Add the garlic, guajillo, ancho, and cumin, and toast for 1 minute. Add the tomato and cook until softened and juices release.
- Stir in the shredded meat and cook for 2–3 minutes. Season with salt and turn off the heat. The filling should be moist but not watery. Let cool.
Make the Taquitos
- Heat the tortillas over medium heat until pliable. Keep them covered with a towel. Place beef filling and Oaxaca cheese inside each tortilla, then roll tightly.
- Secure with toothpicks, placing the flap in the center. You can fit two taquitos per toothpick. Continue rolling until all are done.
- Heat ½–¾ inch of oil to 350ºF. Fry taquitos in batches until golden and crispy on all sides. Skim off any escaped cheese if needed. Transfer to a rack or paper towels to drain excess oil.
Serve
- Remove the toothpicks. Place taquitos on a plate, drizzle with crema, and top with cabbage, pico de gallo, pickled red onions, cheese, and chipotle salsa.
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Vianey
Family favorite!
Villa Cocina
It’s hard not to love them 😋 Taquitos are so GOOD!