Low Carb Beef Flautas

Satisfy your Mexican food cravings without the carbs with these irresistibly flavorful Low Carb Beef Flautas! This recipe swaps out traditional tortillas for crisp, sturdy lettuce leaves, creating a lighter yet equally satisfying alternative. Juicy, spiced ground beef infused with cumin and chili powder is rolled up with a sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese, delivering all the bold, savory flavors you love. Quick to prepare in just 35 minutes and packed with protein, these keto-friendly beef flautas are perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or even as finger food for gatherings. Serve them with tangy sour cream and zesty salsa for a refreshing dip that takes every bite to the next level. Healthy, gluten-free, and low-carb, these beef flautas are a delicious way to spice up your mealtime!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 0.5 cup Onion
• 2 cloves Garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 8 leaves Lettuce leaves (large and sturdy, such as romaine)
• 0.5 cup Cheddar cheese (shredded)
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 0.5 cup Sour cream
• 0.5 cup Salsa

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.

Step 2

Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic cloves.

Step 3

Add onion and garlic to the skillet, and sauté until onion becomes translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 4

Increase the heat to medium-high, add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned. Use a spatula to break the beef into crumbles as it cooks.

Step 5

Once the beef is cooked through, drain the excess fat from the skillet.

Step 6

Add cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to the beef. Stir to combine and let it cook for another 3 minutes for the flavors to meld.

Step 7

Remove the beef mixture from the heat and set aside.

Step 8

Take a large lettuce leaf and spread it out on a clean work surface.

Step 9

Place about 2 tablespoons of the beef mixture along the edge of the leaf. Top with about 1 tablespoon of shredded cheddar cheese.

Step 10

Roll the lettuce leaf tightly around the filling, starting from the edge with the filling, rolling toward the empty edge.

Step 11

Repeat the process until all the beef filling is used, making sure to create a tight roll each time.

Step 12

Serve the flautas immediately with sour cream and salsa on the side for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1006.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1718.0

Total Fat 136.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 61.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g
Cholesterol 438.6mg	0%
Sodium 2821.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 38.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.9g	0%
Total Sugars 18.8g
Protein 99.7g	0%

Vitamin D 12IU	0%
Calcium 725.1mg	0%
Iron 11.3mg	0%
Potassium 2013.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 69.0%

Protein: 22.4%

Carbs: 8.6%