Shredded Beef Taquitos

Directions

Cook shredded beef according to directions. Drain beef well, set aside. Heat a non-stick griddle over medium high heat. Cook tortillas for about 15 - 30 seconds on each side until soft and flimsy . Immediately remove tortillas to a plate in a stack and cover with a saucepan lid large enough to cover diameter of tortillas . Repeat this step until all the tortillas have been cooked. Fill a non-stick sauce pan with mixture of a few tablespoons vegetable oil and a few tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, it should be a layer of oil about 1/2 inch high . Heat oil over medium heat. Remove one tortilla at a time, place about 1/4 cup shredded beef on tortilla in a line down the center of the tortilla. Roll the tortilla snugly then insert a toothpick through the center so ends of tortillas stay in place. Using metal tongs, gently place taquitos into hot oil . Cook until lightly browned then remove toothpick, and using tongs, rotate taquito and cook opposite side until lightly browned. Using tongs, remove from oil to a paper towel covered plate. Add additional oil to pan as needed while cooking taquitos. Serve warm with salsa, sour cream, guacamole or cilantro lime ranch for dipping.