Low Fat Beef Flautas
Transform your weeknight dinners with these irresistibly crispy and flavorful Low Fat Beef Flautas! This guilt-free twist on a Mexican favorite uses lean ground beef and low-fat cheese, all wrapped in oven-baked corn tortillas for a healthier alternative to traditional frying. Infused with bold seasonings like cumin, chili powder, and a hint of diced green chilies, these flautas are bursting with zesty goodness. Perfect for a quick 45-minute meal, they’re easy to prepare and oven-baked to golden perfection. Serve them hot with fresh salsa and a sprinkle of chopped cilantro for the ultimate crowd-pleasing dish. Whether it’s a casual family dinner or a party appetizer, these low-fat flautas are sure to impress!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium, finely chopped onion
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 4 ounce can diced green chilies
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 12 corn tortillas
- 0 as needed cooking spray
- 1 cup shredded low-fat cheese
- 0.5 cup salsa
- 0.25 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
Step 2
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Step 3
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
Step 4
Stir in the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon, about 5 minutes.
Step 5
Once the beef is cooked, add the diced green chilies, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and cook for another 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
Step 6
Warm the corn tortillas in the microwave for about 30 seconds to make them pliable.
Step 7
Place about 2 tablespoons of the beef mixture onto each tortilla, sprinkle with a small amount of shredded low-fat cheese, and roll tightly to form flautas. Secure with a toothpick if necessary.
Step 8
Arrange the flautas in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, seam side down. Spray the tops lightly with cooking spray.
Step 9
Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 15 minutes or until the tortillas are crispy and golden brown.
Step 10
Serve the flautas hot with salsa, and garnish with fresh cilantro.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1590.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2619.5 |
| Total Fat 74.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 24.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g | |
| Cholesterol 321.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3334.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 301.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 46.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 25.9g | |
| Protein 166.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1240.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 22.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2044.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories