• In a 6-8 quart heavy pot, pre-heat about 3-4 quarts of oil. Keep heat on medium heat while you are prepping ingredients so it doesn't overheat.

Prepping Filling

• Empty the can of refried beans into a small sauce pan and heat over medium heat. When beans have heated thoroughly, turn heat down to low and let simmer while the other ingredients are being prepped. Season with cumin, salsa, chipotle pepper, or whatever else you like.
• Finely chop brisket until you have about a cup. (this amount is flexible). Set aside.
• Grate cheese. Set aside.
• Slice onion and jalapeños into about strips about 1-2 inches in length.
• Heat olive oil in a medium sauté pan. Sauté peppers and onions until soft and translucent (about 3 minutes).
• Add chopped brisket. Sauté until fully heated and moistened, about 2-3 minutes.

Wrapping taquitos

• Take one small spoonful (about a teaspoon) of heated refried beans and smear in one strip across a heated corn tortilla. It should be slightly off center (this helps with wrapping later).
• Add about a tablespoon of the brisket/onion mixture on top of the beans. It should be arranged in a straight, narrow strip on top of the beans. Top this off with a pinch of cheese.
• Roll taquito tightly, beginning on the side where you placed the ingredients off center. Make sure that first wrap is tightly secure over all the ingredients.
• When the taquito is fully rolled, secure with a toothpick. The toothpick should run the length of the taquito, not across. The toothpick should go in and out of the same side of the taquito, laying flat.
• Repeat this process until you run out of filling. I made about 10 with this amount.

Frying the taquitos

• Raise heat on oil to medium-high (Do not bring it all the way to high). When your frying oil reaches 375°F, carefully place the taquitos in the oil. Don't overload the oil. I normally comfortably fry 4-5. Fry for about 5-6 minutes, or until the tortilla has reached a crispy, golden brown. Remove from oil and set on paper towels to soak up excess oil.
• Let the oil reheat to 375°F. Repeat until all taquitos are cooked.
• Serve immediately. Dip in salsa, queso, or guacamole. Serve extra refried beans as a side if you like. Enjoy!