Low Carb Beef Flautas
Satisfy your cravings with these flavorful Low Carb Beef Flautas, a lighter yet delicious twist on the classic Mexican dish! Wrapped in crisp, sturdy lettuce leaves instead of traditional tortillas, this keto-friendly recipe is loaded with a savory combination of seasoned ground beef, shredded cheddar cheese, and aromatic spices like cumin and chili powder. With just 15 minutes of prep time and 20 minutes of cooking, these flautas are quick to whip up and perfect for busy weeknights. Serve them with tangy sour cream and zesty salsa for dipping to elevate every bite. Whether you're following a low-carb diet or simply looking for a healthier alternative, these lettuce-wrapped beef flautas are guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic cloves.
Add onion and garlic to the skillet, and sauté until onion becomes translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
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.
Once the beef is cooked through, drain the excess fat from the skillet.
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.
Remove the beef mixture from the heat and set aside.
Take a large lettuce leaf and spread it out on a clean work surface.
Place about 2 tablespoons of the beef mixture along the edge of the leaf. Top with about 1 tablespoon of shredded cheddar cheese.
Roll the lettuce leaf tightly around the filling, starting from the edge with the filling, rolling toward the empty edge.
Repeat the process until all the beef filling is used, making sure to create a tight roll each time.
Serve the flautas immediately with sour cream and salsa on the side for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1718 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 136.5 g | 175% | |
| Saturated Fat | 61.7 g | 308% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 439 mg | 146% | |
| Sodium | 2821 mg | 123% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.1 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.9 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.8 g | ||
| Protein | 99.7 g | 199% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 725 mg | 56% | |
| Iron | 11.3 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 2013 mg | 43% | |
*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.
