Beef Taquitos

This recipe is perfect for serving at parties or gatherings. They are somewhat calorie-dense, but by enjoying them in moderation, we can savor them even while following a strict diet.

Approximate Nutritional Content: 3 taquitos, recipe serves 4 portions

• Calories: 456 kcal.

• Grams of Fat: 20 gr. equivalent to 4 fat servings

• Grams of Protein: 33 gr. equivalent to 4 protein servings

• Grams of Carbohydrates: 39 gr. equivalent to 2.5 carbohydrate servings

Note: nutritional information may vary depending on the quantity and type of ingredients used, as well as the portion size.

Ingredients:

• 1 medium zucchini

• 2 teaspoons canola oil

• 500 gr lean ground beef

• 3 tablespoons chile flakes

• 2 teaspoons onion powder

• 1 teaspoon ground cumin

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 12 corn tortillas

• cooking spray oil

• 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Preparation:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

• Shred the zucchini and then place on paper towels to remove excess liquid (should yield 2 cups of zucchini).

• Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with canola oil. Add the zucchini, meat, chile flakes, onion powder, cumin, and salt. Cook, stirring constantly until the meat is thoroughly cooked, approximately 5 to 7 minutes.

• Place the tortillas on a baking sheet and cook in the oven for 2 minutes or until warm, transfer to a plate and cover.

• Spray the baking sheet with cooking spray oil.

• Form the taquitos: place a tortilla on a plate, put 1/4 cup of meat mixture in the center of the tortilla, then roll into a taco shape and place on the baking sheet. Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas.

• Spray all taquitos with cooking spray oil and bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until golden.

Enjoy!