Jump to Recipe Quick and easy-to-make leftover prime rib taquitos are a delightfully crisp and tender way to enjoy a hearty snack of rich prime rib roast! Corn tortillas are filled with shredded prime rib and cheese, then fried, baked, or air fried to perfection! Prime rib taquitos are an exceptionally tasty way to put your tender prime rib leftovers to god use! Roll up these flavor-packed taquitos to serve at New Year’s Eve parties! These prime rib taquitos are the perfect combination of tender pieces of your leftover prime rib, roast, or steak and a crisp corn tortilla! Keep it simple with a sprinkle of melty cheese in each taquito, or add your favorites to bulk up the filling! Serve with your favorite condiments for an amazing appetizer that’s sure to be enjoyed by all!
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🥘 Ingredients 1 ½ lbs Prime Rib Roast (cooked,shredded)16 small Corn Tortillas8 oz Cheddar Cheese (shredded, about 2 cups)Cooking Oil Be sure to see the free printable recipe card below for ingredients, exact amounts & instructions with tips! 🔪 Step-By-Step Instructions To get started, shred your leftover prime rib or cut into small pieces. I typically use two forks to pull apart the meat as best I can and chop any larger pieces as needed.Soften the tortillas by brushing cooking oil onto both sides of the tortillas. Heat in a skillet over medium heat until warm and pliable, or on a baking sheet in the oven at 350°F (175°C). Place the tortillas in a sheet of aluminum foil, 5-6 tortillas each sheet, seal and warm them for 10 minutes.Fill the warmed tortillas just off-center (to the left or right of the center of the tortilla) with about 2 tablespoons of the meat, top with cheese, then roll tightly.8 oz cheddar cheese Cook the Taquitos Fried: In a deep, heavy-bottomed skillet with enough oil to cover the bottom half of the taquitos (about an inch) or fryer, heat the oil to 350°F (175°C). Place the rolled taquitos into your skillet or fryer with the seam side facing downward (see notes for sealing your taquitos for deep frying). Fry the taquitos until golden, turning after about 2-3 minutes if pan-frying.Allow the taquitos to drip excess oil over your skillet or fryer, then transfer to a wire cooling rack with paper towels below it. Repeat as needed.Oven Baked: Place rolled taquitos seam-side down on a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes until the bottoms are golden, then turn and bake an additional 7-8 minutes.Air Fryer: Place rolled taquitos into your air fryer basket with the seam-side down with space between each taquito. Air fry for 5 minutes then turn and finish air frying for an additional 4-5 minutes or until golden and crisp. Work in batches and repeat until done. Serve with sour cream, guacamole, lime or jalapeno crema, salsa verde, or your favorite salsa. Enjoy! 💭 Angela’s Tips & Recipe Notes To seal your taquitos best for deep frying, make an egg wash of 1 large egg and 2 tablespoons water. Beat the mixture until smooth, then brush the egg wash onto the edge of the overlapping tortilla to seal shut. Place a toothpick on each end of the taquito if desired to ensure they don’t open during frying.
🍖 More Prime Rib Leftover Recipes
Here are just a few of my favorite leftover prime rib recipes. Prime Rib StroganoffBeef & Barley SoupPrime Rib HashPrime Rib French Dip
Do you love a recipe you tried? Please leave a 5-star 🌟rating in the recipe card below and/or a review in the comments section further down the page. Stay in touch with me through social media @ Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter! Don’t forget to tag me when you try one of my recipes!
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Leftover Prime Rib Taquitos
Quick and easy-to-make leftover prime rib taquitos are a delightfully crisp and tender way to enjoy a hearty snack of rich prime rib roast! Corn tortillas are filled with shredded prime rib and cheese, then fried, baked, or air fried to perfection!
Author | Angela
Servings: 8 servings Calories: 481kcal Prep 5 minutes Cooking 10 minutes Total Time 15 minutes
Pin Recipe Share on Facebook Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 1 ½ lbs prime rib roast (shredded)▢ 16 small corn tortillas▢ 8 oz cheddar cheese (shredded, about 2 cups)▢ cooking oil
InstructionsTo get started, shred your leftover prime rib or cut into small pieces. I typically use two forks to pull apart the meat as best I can and chop any larger pieces as needed.1 ½ lbs prime rib roastSoften the tortillas by brushing cooking oil onto both sides of the tortillas. Heat in a skillet over medium heat until warm and pliable, or on a baking sheet in the oven at 350°F (175°C). Place the tortillas in a sheet of aluminum foil, 5-6 tortillas each sheet, seal and warm them for 10 minutes.16 small corn tortillas, cooking oilFill the warmed tortillas just off-center (to the left or right of the center of the tortilla) with about 2 tablespoons of the meat, top with cheese, then roll tightly.8 oz cheddar cheeseCook the TaquitosFried: In a deep, heavy-bottomed skillet with enough oil to cover the bottom half of the taquitos (about an inch) or fryer, heat the oil to 350°F (175°C). Place the rolled taquitos into your skillet or fryer with the seam side facing downward (see notes for sealing your taquitos for deep frying). Fry the taquitos until golden, turning after about 2-3 minutes if pan-frying.Allow the taquitos to drip excess oil over your skillet or fryer, then transfer to a wire cooling rack with paper towels below it. Repeat as needed.Oven Baked: Place rolled taquitos seam-side down on a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes until the bottoms are golden, then turn and bake an additional 7-8 minutes.Air Fryer: Place rolled taquitos into your air fryer basket with the seam-side down with space between each taquito. Air fry for 5 minutes then turn and finish air frying for an additional 4-5 minutes or until golden and crisp. Work in batches and repeat until done.Serve with sour cream, guacamole, lime or jalapeno crema, salsa verde, or your favorite salsa. Notes To seal your taquitos best for deep frying, make an egg wash of 1 large egg and 2 tablespoons water. Beat the mixture until smooth, then brush the egg wash onto the edge of the overlapping tortilla to seal shut. Place a toothpick on each end of the taquito if desired to ensure they don’t open during frying.
NutritionCalories: 481kcal (24%) | Carbohydrates: 24g (8%) | Protein: 22g (44%) | Fat: 33g (51%) | Saturated Fat: 16g (100%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 81mg (27%) | Sodium: 237mg (10%) | Potassium: 312mg (9%) | Fiber: 3g (13%) | Sugar: 1g (1%) | Vitamin A: 285IU (6%) | Calcium: 253mg (25%) | Iron: 2mg (11%) Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love! Leftover Prime Rib Taquitos, prime rib leftovers Course Appetizers, Beef Dishes, Leftover IdeasCuisine American, MexicanAngela @ BakeItWithLove.comAngela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma’s kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love! bakeitwithlove.com/about/
Quick and easy-to-make leftover prime rib taquitos are a delightfully crisp and tender way to enjoy a hearty snack of rich prime rib roast! Corn tortillas are filled with shredded prime rib and cheese, then fried, baked, or air fried to perfection!
Roll up these flavor-packed taquitos to serve at New Year’s Eve parties!
These prime rib taquitos are the perfect combination of tender pieces of your leftover prime rib, roast, or steak and a crisp corn tortilla! Keep it simple with a sprinkle of melty cheese in each taquito, or add your favorites to bulk up the filling!
Serve with your favorite condiments for an amazing appetizer that’s sure to be enjoyed by all!
🥘 Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs Prime Rib Roast (cooked,shredded)16 small Corn Tortillas8 oz Cheddar Cheese (shredded, about 2 cups)Cooking Oil
Be sure to see the free printable recipe card below for ingredients, exact amounts & instructions with tips!
🔪 Step-By-Step Instructions
- To get started, shred your leftover prime rib or cut into small pieces. I typically use two forks to pull apart the meat as best I can and chop any larger pieces as needed.Soften the tortillas by brushing cooking oil onto both sides of the tortillas. Heat in a skillet over medium heat until warm and pliable, or on a baking sheet in the oven at 350°F (175°C). Place the tortillas in a sheet of aluminum foil, 5-6 tortillas each sheet, seal and warm them for 10 minutes.Fill the warmed tortillas just off-center (to the left or right of the center of the tortilla) with about 2 tablespoons of the meat, top with cheese, then roll tightly.8 oz cheddar cheese
Cook the Taquitos
- Fried: In a deep, heavy-bottomed skillet with enough oil to cover the bottom half of the taquitos (about an inch) or fryer, heat the oil to 350°F (175°C). Place the rolled taquitos into your skillet or fryer with the seam side facing downward (see notes for sealing your taquitos for deep frying). Fry the taquitos until golden, turning after about 2-3 minutes if pan-frying.Allow the taquitos to drip excess oil over your skillet or fryer, then transfer to a wire cooling rack with paper towels below it. Repeat as needed.Oven Baked: Place rolled taquitos seam-side down on a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes until the bottoms are golden, then turn and bake an additional 7-8 minutes.Air Fryer: Place rolled taquitos into your air fryer basket with the seam-side down with space between each taquito. Air fry for 5 minutes then turn and finish air frying for an additional 4-5 minutes or until golden and crisp. Work in batches and repeat until done.
Serve with sour cream, guacamole, lime or jalapeno crema, salsa verde, or your favorite salsa. Enjoy!
💭 Angela’s Tips & Recipe Notes
- To seal your taquitos best for deep frying, make an egg wash of 1 large egg and 2 tablespoons water. Beat the mixture until smooth, then brush the egg wash onto the edge of the overlapping tortilla to seal shut. Place a toothpick on each end of the taquito if desired to ensure they don’t open during frying.
🍖 More Prime Rib Leftover Recipes
Here are just a few of my favorite leftover prime rib recipes.
- Prime Rib StroganoffBeef & Barley SoupPrime Rib HashPrime Rib French Dip
Do you love a recipe you tried? Please leave a 5-star 🌟rating in the recipe card below and/or a review in the comments section further down the page. Stay in touch with me through social media @ Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter! Don’t forget to tag me when you try one of my recipes!
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Print Recipe Leave A Comment Love This Recipe?Click On A Star To Rate It! 5 from 14 reviews
Leftover Prime Rib Taquitos
Quick and easy-to-make leftover prime rib taquitos are a delightfully crisp and tender way to enjoy a hearty snack of rich prime rib roast! Corn tortillas are filled with shredded prime rib and cheese, then fried, baked, or air fried to perfection!
Author | Angela
Servings: 8 servings Calories: 481kcal Prep 5 minutes Cooking 10 minutes Total Time 15 minutes
Pin Recipe Share on Facebook Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 1 ½ lbs prime rib roast (shredded)▢ 16 small corn tortillas▢ 8 oz cheddar cheese (shredded, about 2 cups)▢ cooking oil
InstructionsTo get started, shred your leftover prime rib or cut into small pieces. I typically use two forks to pull apart the meat as best I can and chop any larger pieces as needed.1 ½ lbs prime rib roastSoften the tortillas by brushing cooking oil onto both sides of the tortillas. Heat in a skillet over medium heat until warm and pliable, or on a baking sheet in the oven at 350°F (175°C). Place the tortillas in a sheet of aluminum foil, 5-6 tortillas each sheet, seal and warm them for 10 minutes.16 small corn tortillas, cooking oilFill the warmed tortillas just off-center (to the left or right of the center of the tortilla) with about 2 tablespoons of the meat, top with cheese, then roll tightly.8 oz cheddar cheeseCook the TaquitosFried: In a deep, heavy-bottomed skillet with enough oil to cover the bottom half of the taquitos (about an inch) or fryer, heat the oil to 350°F (175°C). Place the rolled taquitos into your skillet or fryer with the seam side facing downward (see notes for sealing your taquitos for deep frying). Fry the taquitos until golden, turning after about 2-3 minutes if pan-frying.Allow the taquitos to drip excess oil over your skillet or fryer, then transfer to a wire cooling rack with paper towels below it. Repeat as needed.Oven Baked: Place rolled taquitos seam-side down on a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes until the bottoms are golden, then turn and bake an additional 7-8 minutes.Air Fryer: Place rolled taquitos into your air fryer basket with the seam-side down with space between each taquito. Air fry for 5 minutes then turn and finish air frying for an additional 4-5 minutes or until golden and crisp. Work in batches and repeat until done.Serve with sour cream, guacamole, lime or jalapeno crema, salsa verde, or your favorite salsa. Notes To seal your taquitos best for deep frying, make an egg wash of 1 large egg and 2 tablespoons water. Beat the mixture until smooth, then brush the egg wash onto the edge of the overlapping tortilla to seal shut. Place a toothpick on each end of the taquito if desired to ensure they don’t open during frying.
NutritionCalories: 481kcal (24%) | Carbohydrates: 24g (8%) | Protein: 22g (44%) | Fat: 33g (51%) | Saturated Fat: 16g (100%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 81mg (27%) | Sodium: 237mg (10%) | Potassium: 312mg (9%) | Fiber: 3g (13%) | Sugar: 1g (1%) | Vitamin A: 285IU (6%) | Calcium: 253mg (25%) | Iron: 2mg (11%) Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love! Leftover Prime Rib Taquitos, prime rib leftovers Course Appetizers, Beef Dishes, Leftover IdeasCuisine American, Mexican
Angela @ BakeItWithLove.comAngela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma’s kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love! bakeitwithlove.com/about/
Do you love a recipe you tried? Please leave a 5-star 🌟rating in the recipe card below and/or a review in the comments section further down the page. Stay in touch with me through social media @ Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter! Don’t forget to tag me when you try one of my recipes!
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5 from 14 reviews
Leftover Prime Rib Taquitos
Author | Angela
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 481kcal
Prep 5 minutes
Cooking 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 1 ½ lbs prime rib roast (shredded)▢ 16 small corn tortillas▢ 8 oz cheddar cheese (shredded, about 2 cups)▢ cooking oil
InstructionsTo get started, shred your leftover prime rib or cut into small pieces. I typically use two forks to pull apart the meat as best I can and chop any larger pieces as needed.1 ½ lbs prime rib roastSoften the tortillas by brushing cooking oil onto both sides of the tortillas. Heat in a skillet over medium heat until warm and pliable, or on a baking sheet in the oven at 350°F (175°C). Place the tortillas in a sheet of aluminum foil, 5-6 tortillas each sheet, seal and warm them for 10 minutes.16 small corn tortillas, cooking oilFill the warmed tortillas just off-center (to the left or right of the center of the tortilla) with about 2 tablespoons of the meat, top with cheese, then roll tightly.8 oz cheddar cheeseCook the TaquitosFried: In a deep, heavy-bottomed skillet with enough oil to cover the bottom half of the taquitos (about an inch) or fryer, heat the oil to 350°F (175°C). Place the rolled taquitos into your skillet or fryer with the seam side facing downward (see notes for sealing your taquitos for deep frying). Fry the taquitos until golden, turning after about 2-3 minutes if pan-frying.Allow the taquitos to drip excess oil over your skillet or fryer, then transfer to a wire cooling rack with paper towels below it. Repeat as needed.Oven Baked: Place rolled taquitos seam-side down on a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes until the bottoms are golden, then turn and bake an additional 7-8 minutes.Air Fryer: Place rolled taquitos into your air fryer basket with the seam-side down with space between each taquito. Air fry for 5 minutes then turn and finish air frying for an additional 4-5 minutes or until golden and crisp. Work in batches and repeat until done.Serve with sour cream, guacamole, lime or jalapeno crema, salsa verde, or your favorite salsa.
Notes To seal your taquitos best for deep frying, make an egg wash of 1 large egg and 2 tablespoons water. Beat the mixture until smooth, then brush the egg wash onto the edge of the overlapping tortilla to seal shut. Place a toothpick on each end of the taquito if desired to ensure they don’t open during frying.
Nutrition
Calories: 481kcal (24%) | Carbohydrates: 24g (8%) | Protein: 22g (44%) | Fat: 33g (51%) | Saturated Fat: 16g (100%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 81mg (27%) | Sodium: 237mg (10%) | Potassium: 312mg (9%) | Fiber: 3g (13%) | Sugar: 1g (1%) | Vitamin A: 285IU (6%) | Calcium: 253mg (25%) | Iron: 2mg (11%)
Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love!
Course Appetizers, Beef Dishes, Leftover IdeasCuisine American, Mexican
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