Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

Step 4

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

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 7

Repeat with remaining tortillas, meat and cheese.

Step 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.

Step 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!