Taquitos

These baked taquitos are filled with seasoned beef and cheese, then baked until crisp.

Ingredients

• 1 pound hamburger
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 cup salsa
• 2 teaspoons chili powder, optional
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• Flour tortillas
• Shredded cheese
• Oil for brushing

Directions

1. Brown hamburger with chopped onion and garlic. Drain.
2. Stir in salsa, chili powder if using, salt, and pepper.
3. Warm the flour tortillas.
4. Place beef mixture and shredded cheese on one end of each tortilla.
5. Roll up tightly and place on a foil-lined cookie sheet.
6. Brush the tops with oil.
7. Bake at 400 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden brown.
8. Serve with guacamole, sour cream, or salsa.

Kid-Friendly Tip: Kids can help spoon filling onto tortillas and sprinkle cheese before an adult rolls and bakes them.