Beef Taquitos

Name: Beef Taquitos
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12 taquitos
Ingredients: Ingredients; Filling; 1 pound ground beef; 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 cup tomato sauce; 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend); Taquitos; 12 small corn tortillas; Vegetable oil, for frying or brushing; Toothpicks (optional, for securing); Optional Toppings; Guacamole; Sour cream; Salsa; Chopped cilantro; Shredded lettuce