Mega Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 pound ground beef or shredded cooked chicken
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 8 small flour tortillas
• 1 cup shredded cheese
• Salsa, sour cream, and diced avocado, for serving (optional)

Instructions:

1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until they are soft, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the ground beef or chicken to the skillet and cook until it is browned, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
3. Lay a tortilla out on a flat surface and spoon about 2 tablespoons of the meat mixture onto the center of the tortilla. Sprinkle with a couple tablespoons of shredded cheese.
4. Roll the tortilla tightly around the filling to form a taquito. Place the taquito seam-side down on a plate. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
5. Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place the taquitos seam-side down in the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the bottom is golden brown. Carefully flip the taquitos and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the other side is golden brown.
6. Serve the taquitos hot, with salsa, sour cream, and avocado if desired. Enjoy!

Note: Baking the taquitos is another option than frying them. On a baking sheet, arrange the taquitos seam-side down and preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Taquitos should be baked for 10 to 12 minutes, or until crisp and golden brown.