Dale’s Chorizo Taquitos

 1 tbsp olive oil
 1 lb ground pork
 ½ cup chopped onion
 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
 ½ tsp chili powder
 2 tsp smoked paprika
 1 tsp dried oregano
 ½ tsp ground cumin
 2 tbsp Dale's Seasoning
 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
 16 (6-in) corn tortillas
 1 large egg, lightly beaten
 1 cup vegetable oil
Quick Salsa
 1 14.5 oz. can crushed tomatoes
 1 cup cilantro leaves, chopped
 1 clove garlic, peeled and chopped
 2 tbsp lime juice
 4 tsp Dale's Seasoning

1

Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

2

Add pork and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3

Add onion and garlic, and cook until onion is slightly softened, about 5 minutes.

4

Add chili powder, smoked paprika, oregano, cumin and Dale’s, and stir to combine. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

5

Lay one tortilla flat and place about 1 tablespoon of pork mixture and 1 tablespoon of cheese about 2” from the bottom of the tortilla.

6

Starting from the bottom, roll the tortilla up and over the meat and, pulling tightly into a cylinder shape (be sure to leave 1” unrolled at the top). Brush this open piece with beaten egg and roll tight to seal.

7

Repeat with remaining tortillas, meat and cheese.

8

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, place taquitos seam side down and fry until crispy (3 to 4 minutes per side, turning occasionally to brown evenly). Drain cooked taquitos on paper towels.

9

Meanwhile, place crushed tomatoes, cilantro, garlic, lime juice and Dale’s into the blender. Pulse until the tomatoes and cilantro are broken down and mixture is blended. Serve alongside taquitos for dipping!