Low Fat Beef Flautas
Experience the perfect blend of bold flavors and a healthy twist with these **Low Fat Beef Flautas**—a guilt-free spin on the classic Tex-Mex favorite. Packed with seasoned lean ground beef, aromatic spices, and a hint of heat from diced green chilies, these baked flautas deliver all the rich taste without the excess grease of frying. Wrapped in tender corn tortillas, lightly crisped to golden perfection, and topped with shredded low-fat cheese, they’re both satisfying and wholesome. Best of all, this quick and easy recipe is ready in under an hour, making it ideal for busy weeknights or entertaining guests. Serve hot with fresh cilantro and salsa for a vibrant finishing touch that will steal the spotlight at any mealtime. Perfect keywords: "low fat beef flautas recipe," "healthy Tex-Mex," "easy baked flautas," "oven-crisp tortillas," "low-calorie Mexican dish."
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Recipe Information
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
- as needed cooking spray
- 1 cup shredded low-fat cheese
- 0.5 cup salsa
- 0.25 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
Stir in the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon, about 5 minutes.
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.
Warm the corn tortillas in the microwave for about 30 seconds to make them pliable.
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.
Arrange the flautas in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, seam side down. Spray the tops lightly with cooking spray.
Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 15 minutes or until the tortillas are crispy and golden brown.
Serve the flautas hot with salsa, and garnish with fresh cilantro.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
666 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.9 g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.3 g | 31% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 80 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 1226 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 81.9 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.2 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.7 g | ||
| Protein | 41.2 g | 82% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 374 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 6.3 mg | 35% | |
| Potassium | 562 mg | 12% | |
*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.
