Crispy Jalapeno Popper Beef Taquitos ala ~DKBB~

Crispy Jalapeño Beef Taquitos ala ~DKBB~

(original recipe from www.carlsbadcravings.com)

12 medium tortillas (I use my homemade tortillas or a golden blend type tortilla)

1 lb. lean ground beef

½ small onion, chopped

2 to 4 jalapeños, deveined and diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1½ tsp. chili powder

1 tsp. cumin

½ tsp. turmeric

½ tsp. smoked spicy paprika

½ tsp. salt

4 to 6 oz. cream cheese, whipped

½ cup salsa

1 cup shredded (or grated) Pepper Jack cheese

• Cook beef, onions, jalapeños, and onions in large skillet over medium heat until onions are softened and beef is cooked through; add garlic and sauté for 1 minute; drain off excess fat.
• Stir in all the spices/seasonings, followed by the salsa and cream cheese; heat all over medium heat until cream cheese in completely melted and mixed in, stirring often.
• Stir in the Pepper Jack cheese, cooking and stirring until melted and mixed in thoroughly.
• To assemble, add a little less than ¼ cup filling to the bottom third of each tortilla, spreading it out in a long line to about ½ inch from edges of tortilla; tightly roll up tortillas.
• Heat a small amount of olive oil in a large nonstick pan over medium heat; working in batches, add taquitos and cook until golden brown on all sides, rotating as necessary.
• Serve with salsa, cheese, and/or avocados or guacamole as desired.