Chicken Veggie Taquitos + A Giveaway! BBQ baked shredded chicken and sauteed vegetables, rolled up into crispy, delicious BAKED taquitos! Great for packing into school lunches!
I can’t believe my kids go back to school today. How is it all of a sudden September 5th?! The summer flew by with lightning speed and now we’re suddenly here. . the first day of school.
I’m horrible about instilling a bedtime over the summer so my kids got into the habit of staying up late and waking up late. Really late. They are going to pay for it today but soon they will fall back into their normal sleeping schedule. Other than the bedtime thing, we’re all ready for school today.
My kids need to get back on a regular schedule and so do I. What was going to be a relaxing kick back summer ended up being pretty full and busy. It was great, believe me, but I didn’t even begin to tackle my personal list of to-do’s. Mostly organization.
I suck at organization. Like in my closet, my bedroom, with my things etc.
As a food blogger, I get packages mailed to me everyday. Sometimes, multiple boxes. . filled with things. These things just start to accumulate.
So, now my organization deadline has moved to January 7th. I’m just being realistic. Now my kids are back in school, I need to focus more on them, work and gearing up for fall.
This morning, I packed the most epic lunch for my kids. I don’t pack lunch everyday because my kids enjoy the independence they feel with buying hot lunch at school; especially my oldest. I decide what they eat for breakfast and dinner so I can give her one meal, right?
So, there is a mix of buying and bringing lunch. . and when we do, these are the lunch containers we use and love: LunchBots!
These lunch containers are stainless steel and dishwasher safe. You can easily put together your own healthy bistro box with the different compartments. This ultimate all-stainless lunch container has room for your kid’s protein, carb, vegetable, side, and dessert or sweet treat! They also have leak proof Dips Condiment Containers (sold separately).
I reached out to the good people at LunchBots and asked if I could host a giveaway, and here we are today!
The Giveaway!
Open to residents within the United States only.
I’ve teamed up with LunchBots and we’re giving away THREE items total: A Trio 2, Bento Trio or Cinco and a Clicks 4 cup!!
Enter over on my Instagram page! Good luck! Giveaway will close on Wednesday, 9/13 at 12 midnight EST. Giveaway open to US residents only. For an EXTRA entry, leave a comment below!!!
Chicken Veggie Taquitos
These Chicken Veggie Taquitos have become a favorite in my house. These are easy to make and super versatile! Make these completely vegetarian, or switch out the protein.
My kids don’t mind eating these soft so I actually pack these into their lunch and they love them! You can also make these a day ahead and just warm them up in the morning. If your kids want them crispy, make these at home and serve immediately. I hope you give this recipe a try!
Air Fryer Beef Taquitos
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 lb. lean ground beef
- 2 to 3 tablespoons taco seasoning see link above
- 13 6" (or smaller) flour or whole wheat tortillas
- shredded mozzarella cheese
- avocado oil for brushing
- Serve with fresh salsa, sour cream and guacamole if desired
Instructions
- Using a large skillet over medium high heat, heat the oil and after a few minutes, add the onions and cook until softened and translucent, and then add in the lean ground beef and cook until all browned. Sprinkle in the taco seasoning, evenly, all over the cooked ground beef. Mix together, taste and add more taco seasoning if needed.
- Prep your air fryer: Turn your air fryer on and set the temperature to 400 degrees. Your air fryer will need a few minutes to pre-heat.
- Assemble your taquitos: cover your tortillas with a damp paper towel and microwave for 30 seconds. This step is not required but does help the tortillas to be more pliable. Working on a flat, clean surface or cutting board, lay down a tortilla and spoon in some of the ground beef mixture in a line going across the tortilla and top with some cheese. Roll the tortilla, starting from the bottom going up, as tightly as possible and set on a plate. Repeat with remaining tortillas until all of your ground beef mixture is gone.
- Brush each taquito with avocado or vegetable oil and lay down (tortilla flap side down) on your air fryer rack or into your air fryer drawer. Bake for about 8 minutes* or until crispy and browned on the outside. Rotate your trays halfway through. Serve with fresh salsa and sour cream and/or guacamole. Enjoy!
Notes
Disclosure: LunchBots is sponsoring this giveaway. All opinions are 100% my own.
