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About 4 hours 20 minutes in total: 20 minutes of prep and 4 hours of cooking.

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This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.

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It was shared by Ana Sofía on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.

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Carne Mechada Taquitos

Name: Carne Mechada Taquitos
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1.5 lb flank steak; 2 tbsp adobo seasoning; to taste salt; to taste black pepper; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 onion; 1 red bell pepper; 1 poblano pepper; 0.25 cup cilantro; 2 cup beef stock; 1 cup salsa (mild or medium); 1 lime; 12 corn tortillas; 1 cup queso Oaxaca; 2 inches vegetable oil for frying; 0.5 cup crema; 0.5 cup salsa con aguacate (avocado salsa); 0.5 cup salsa con aguacate

Slow‑cooked shredded flank steak seasoned with adobo, lime, and fresh herbs, wrapped in corn tortillas and fried until golden. Served with creamy crema, avocado salsa, and cilantro for a comforting Mexican dinner or appetizer.

Maker: Ana Sofía

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Prep Time

20 min

Cook Time

4 hr

Servings

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4 hr 20 min estimated total time for 4 servings.

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Ingredients

1/2 cup salsa con aguacate (avocado salsa)

Carne Mechada Filling

1 1/2 lb flank steak
2 tbsp adobo seasoning
to taste salt
to taste black pepper
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 onion
1 red bell pepper
1 poblano pepper
1/4 cup cilantro
2 cup beef stock
1 cup salsa (mild or medium)
1 lime

Taquito Assembly & Frying

12 corn tortillas
1 cup queso Oaxaca
2 inches vegetable oil for frying
1/2 cup crema
1/2 cup salsa con aguacate
1/4 cup cilantro

Instructions

1
Season the flank steak with salt, pepper, and adobo seasoning.
2
Sear the steak in oil, then add onion, red bell pepper, poblano, salsa, and beef stock.
3
Simmer on low heat for 4–6 hours until the meat is fork‑tender.
4
Shred the beef by hand or with forks and stir in half of the chopped cilantro and lime juice.
5
Warm corn tortillas, fill each with shredded beef and shredded Oaxaca cheese, roll, and secure with toothpicks.
6
Heat frying oil to 347°F (350°F).
7
Fry the taquitos seam‑down until golden, turning once.
8
Drain on paper towels and serve with crema, avocado salsa, and the remaining cilantro.

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How long does it take to make Carne Mechada Taquitos?: About 4 hours 20 minutes in total: 20 minutes of prep and 4 hours of cooking.
How many servings does this Carne Mechada Taquitos recipe make?: This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
Where does this Carne Mechada Taquitos recipe come from?: It was shared by Ana Sofía on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.