Gluten-Free Beef Flautas
Crispy, flavorful, and completely gluten-free, these Beef Flautas are a must-try for taco night or any festive gathering! Made with naturally gluten-free corn tortillas, these golden-fried beauties are stuffed with a perfectly seasoned ground beef mixture infused with cumin, chili powder, garlic, and onion. Each flauta is fried to crispy perfection and topped with crumbled cotija cheese, fresh cilantro, and a bright squeeze of lime juice for a burst of zesty flavor. Served alongside creamy sour cream and your favorite salsa, they make an irresistible appetizer or main course. With just 20 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking, these easy gluten-free flautas are perfect for satisfying your cravings without sacrificing time or flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 pieces corn tortillas
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil
- 0.5 cup cotija cheese
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 large lime
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 0.5 cup salsa
Instructions
Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic cloves.
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
Add the chopped onion, garlic, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to the beef. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent and the spices are fragrant.
Remove from heat and set the beef mixture aside to cool slightly.
Heat a small amount of vegetable oil in another skillet over medium heat. Briefly warm each corn tortilla in the skillet for about 15-20 seconds per side to make them pliable.
Place about 2 tablespoons of the beef filling along the center of each tortilla. Roll the tortillas tightly to enclose the filling.
Heat remaining vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
Place the rolled flautas seam-side down in the oil. Fry them in batches until golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.
Remove the flautas using tongs and drain them on a plate lined with paper towels.
Sprinkle cotija cheese and chopped cilantro over the flautas.
Halve the lime and squeeze fresh lime juice over the flautas before serving.
Serve the flautas with sour cream and salsa on the side for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4102 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 266.8 g | 342% | |
| Saturated Fat | 92.2 g | 461% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 67.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 472 mg | 157% | |
| Sodium | 4349 mg | 189% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 309.8 g | 113% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 46.8 g | 167% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.2 g | ||
| Protein | 152.2 g | 304% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1550 mg | 119% | |
| Iron | 18.3 mg | 102% | |
| Potassium | 2744 mg | 58% | |
*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.
