These Crispy Bean and Beef Taquitos are a high-protein, crowd-pleasing recipe made with seasoned ground beef, creamy refried beans, and tortillas rolled and cooked until perfectly golden and crunchy. This easy homemade taquitos recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners, game day appetizers, or a fun family meal.
With simple ingredients and about 35 minutes total time, these crispy beef taquitos are quick to make and packed with flavor. They deliver the same satisfying crunch as restaurant-style taquitos but use wholesome ingredients and customizable toppings.
Why You’ll Love These Crispy & Crunchy Beef Taquitos
These bean and beef taquitos are simple to prepare and always a hit with both kids and adults.
You’ll love this recipe because:
- High in protein from beef and beans
- Crispy and crunchy texture
- Easy 30-minute recipe
- Great for meal prep
- Kid-friendly and crowd-pleasing
- Customizable toppings and dips
The combination of seasoned beef and creamy refried beans creates a flavorful filling that turns crispy and golden when cooked.
Easy & Healthy Snack or Party Appetizer
These homemade beef taquitos combine two protein-rich ingredients — ground beef and refried beans — for a filling and satisfying recipe.
Ground beef provides high-quality protein and essential nutrients, while refried beans add fiber and a creamy texture that balances the crispy tortillas.
Rolled into small tortillas and cooked until golden brown, these taquitos come out crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
Serve them with toppings like:
- Salsa
- Avocado or guacamole
- Sour cream or dairy-free sour cream
- Queso
- Fresh cilantro
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Ingredients for Crispy Bean and Beef Taquitos
Taquito Filling
- Avocado oil
- Grass-fed ground beef
- Taco seasoning
- Refried beans
- Mini tortillas
Optional Toppings and Dips
- Salsa
- Guacamole
- Avocado
- Cilantro
- Dairy-free sour cream
- Queso
How to Make Crispy Beef Taquitos
Step 1: Cook the Ground Beef
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with avocado oil.
Add ground beef and cook until browned. Stir in taco seasoning and reduce heat to low for about 5 minutes.
Step 2: Heat the Refried Beans
Warm the refried beans in a small saucepan until smooth and heated through.
Step 3: Assemble the Taquitos
Lay tortillas flat and spread a thin layer of refried beans on each tortilla.
Add a spoonful of seasoned beef and spread evenly.
Roll tortillas tightly and place seam-side down.
Step 4: Cook Until Crispy
Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Place taquitos seam-side down and cook until golden brown on all sides, about 4–5 minutes per side.
Add additional oil if needed to maintain crispiness.
How to Keep Taquitos From Falling Apart
To keep homemade taquitos sealed while cooking, roll the tortillas tightly and place them seam-side down in the pan first.
This helps seal the edges as the tortillas crisp.
Other helpful methods include:
- Securing with toothpicks
- Sealing edges with a flour-water paste
- Using warm tortillas so they roll easily
Why Aren’t My Taquitos Crispy?
If your beef taquitos aren’t crispy, the pan or oil may not be hot enough.
For best results:
- Use enough oil to coat the pan
- Preheat the oil before cooking
- Cook long enough to brown each side
- Avoid overcrowding the pan
Proper heat and oil help create the golden, crunchy texture taquitos are known for.
The Perfect Drink to Pair
Btw, if you’re in need of a good beverage pairing for this crowd-pleasing app, you have to try my Pineapple Mezcalita, a refreshing, low-sugar cocktail. It was a favorite from my NYT bestselling cookbook, Rachael’s Good Eats.
Recipe Variations and Substitutions
These crispy bean and beef taquitos are easy to customize.
Protein Options
Try different proteins:
- Ground turkey
- Ground chicken
- Shredded beef
- Beans only for vegetarian
Tortilla Options
Use any tortillas you prefer:
- Flour tortillas
- Corn tortillas
- Gluten-free tortillas
Cooking Methods
You can cook taquitos several ways:
Pan-fried (crispiest)
Best texture and flavor.
Oven-baked
Bake at 425°F for about 15–20 minutes.
Air fryer
Cook at 380°F for 8–10 minutes until crispy.
Meal Prep and Storage Tips
These easy beef taquitos store well for leftovers.
Refrigerator:
Store up to 4 days in an airtight container.
Reheating:
Reheat in the oven or air fryer for best texture.
Avoid microwaving if possible since it softens the tortillas.
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Crispy Bean and Beef Taquitos
Ingredients
Taquitos
- 4 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 lb grass-fed ground beef
- 1/2 pack taco seasoning, I used Siete
- 1 can refried beans, I used Siete
- Mini tortillas, I used flour here, but anything works!
Toppings / Dips
- Cilantro
- Avocado
- Guacamole
- Dairy-free sour cream
- Salsa
- Dairy-free queso
Instructions
- Heat a medium skillet with 1/2 tbsp avocado oil on medium to high heat. Add ground beef to brown, then add taco seasoning. Stir and reduce heat to low for 5 minutes.
- While the beef is cooking, in a small saucepan, heat refried beans.
- On a cutting board, lay out the tortillas. Add a small spoonful of beans to spread thin on each tortilla, then a spoonful of the cooked ground beef to cover the entire tortilla. Roll the tortilla as tight as possible, then place seam-side down on the cutting board.
- In a large skillet, add remaining avocado oil to heat on medium. Make sure there’s enough oil in the pan, you may need to add more throughout. Once oil is hot, add all rolled Taquitos seam-side down and let brown on all sides, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- Top and serve with desired toppings and dips. Enjoy!
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