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Taco Tuesday: Salsa Verde Beef & Bean Taquitos with Chipotle Avocado Cream Sauce

July 21, 2015 by Jaida Leave a Comment

Yesterday I had a bad case of the Mondays. Like, all sorts of random things were happening and sending my stress levels through the roof. And my upper body muscles were so insanely sore from riding on a tube behind a boat at the lake on Saturday that simply breathing almost brought me to tears. It’s amazing the muscles that you use for such an activity and how debilitating the soreness can be! Needless to say, when I got home from work yesterday, the only thing I wanted to do was die on the couch and whine. But even that hurt. So, I got up to cook dinner, and distract myself from the soreness and the dramas from the day. I looked at the recipe I had planned to use and decided…nope. That doesn’t sound good to me at all. So, I decided to make my own concoction instead, which I don’t do all that often.

Salsa Verde Beef & Bean Taquitos
The recipe sort of developed as I was cooking. Like, the beef was cooking and then I get this thought – I could add salsa verde to it!! Granted, I know that salsa verde and chipotle might not sound like a likely combination, but believe me…the taquitos and sauce are a match made in Heaven. The taquitos and the sauce each have a spicy component as well as a tangy and creamy component to help balance the heat. I wish we would have had a few more leftover for lunch today, that’s for sure!

Beef & Bean Taquitos

I used pinto beans this time around, where I usually use black beans, and it was a nice change of pace. Of course you could use black beans if you prefer and I’m sure it would be just as delicious. You could even try it with ground turkey or chicken if you’re so inclined. However, I think you should definitely try the beef version first. It’s pretty dern good.
Beef & Bean Taquitos with Chipotle Avocado Cream Sauce
Thankfully today has been a quieter day and I can actually move my arms without wanting to cry. Maybe the taquitos made it all better. Yeah. Let’s go with that theory. And you, go to the store or your pantry and get the ingredients so you can make them too! They solve all your problems. Well, at least the dinner problem.
Salsa Verde Beef & Bean Taquitos with Chipotle Avocado Cream Sauce
A Sweet Beginnings Original
 
Ingredients
  • 1 lb lean ground beef (chuck, sirloin, etc.)
  • 1 lg jalapeno, diced
  • 1/4 yellow onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 Tbsp cumin
  • 1 Tbsp chili powder
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 (15 oz) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/3 cup salsa verde (store bought or homemade)
  • 2 Tbsp cilantro, chopped
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 large avocado, peel and pit removed
  • 3 chipotle chiles + 1 Tbsp adobo sauce (from a can of chipotles in adobo)
  • 2 Tbsp cilantro leaves
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • 10-12 tortillas (I use a corn and whole wheat blend)
  • 1/2 cup shredded Mexi-blend cheese

 

Preparation
  1. Heat a large, non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef, jalapeno and onion. Cooking, stirring, and breaking up until the meat is almost all browned. Then add the garlic and seasonings. Mix well, then add the beans, salsa verde, and cilantro. Lower heat to medium and simmer for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool for a few minutes. Preheat oven to 425 and line a large baking sheet with foil, spray with cooking spray.
  2. Meanwhile, combine the Greek yogurt, avocado, chipotles and adobo sauce, cilantro and lime juice in a food processor. Pulse until smooth. Taste and add salt & pepper to taste. If you don’t love spicy, maybe only add 1 chipotle pepper at a time, taste and add more as you like. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  3. When the oven is ready, take your tortillas, sprinkle a tablespoon or so of cheese on the lower half, then spoon a 1/4 cup or so of filling on top. Roll the tortilla from the bottom up, then place seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat until all the filling and/or tortillas are gone.
  4. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the tortillas are slightly browned and crisp. Remove from oven and serve with the chipotle sauce.

 

Filed Under: Beef, Main Dish, Tacos Tagged With: Beef, Salsa Verde, Taco Tuesday, Tacos, Tacto Tuesday, Taquitos

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