Heart-Healthy Beef Flautas
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with these flavorful Heart-Healthy Beef Flautas! Perfectly seasoned lean ground beef is paired with sautéed onion, green bell pepper, garlic, and a hint of cumin and smoked paprika, then wrapped in nutritious whole wheat tortillas for a wholesome twist on a classic favorite. Baked to crispy perfection in the oven, these flautas are light on calories but big on flavor. Garnished with creamy avocado, fresh cilantro, and a dollop of light sour cream, they’re a guilt-free indulgence the whole family will adore. Ready in under an hour, this easy and nutritious recipe is perfect for anyone looking for healthier comfort food options without compromising on taste.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef (93% lean)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 medium green bell pepper, finely chopped
- 2 units garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 8 small whole wheat tortillas
- 1 unit canola oil cooking spray
- 1 medium avocado, diced
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 0.5 cup light sour cream
- 1 medium lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and green bell pepper; sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the lean ground beef to the skillet. Cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned and cooked through, about 7-8 minutes.
Stir in the ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.
Pour in the low-sodium beef broth and let it simmer for about 3-4 minutes until the liquid has reduced and the flavors have melded together.
Warm the whole wheat tortillas in the microwave for about 15 seconds to make them more pliable.
Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the beef mixture onto the lower third of each tortilla. Roll each tortilla tightly and place them seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
Lightly spray the flautas with canola oil cooking spray to help them crisp up in the oven.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until lightly browned and crispy.
While the flautas are baking, prepare the toppings: dice the avocado, chop the cilantro, and prepare the lime wedges.
Once flautas are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a minute or two.
Serve the flautas warm, topped with diced avocado, chopped cilantro, a dollop of light sour cream, and a squeeze of lime juice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2493 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 106.5 g | 137% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.5 g | 123% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 351 mg | 117% | |
| Sodium | 4358 mg | 189% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 253.9 g | 92% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 43.1 g | 154% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.4 g | ||
| Protein | 153.8 g | 308% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 671 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 28.6 mg | 159% | |
| Potassium | 4022 mg | 86% | |
*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.
