Cheesy Beef Flautas Recipe (or Beef Taquitos) Recipe
These Cheesy Beef Flautas (or Beef Taquitos) are a delightful Mexican-inspired dish filled with seasoned ground beef, creamy cheeses, and zesty salsa, all wrapped in crispy tortillas. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal or a fun appetizer for gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 flautas 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Air Frying, Pan Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
For the Filling:
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 (1 oz) packet taco seasoning
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup salsa
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
For Assembly and Serving:
- 8 flour tortillas (or corn tortillas for taquitos)
- Salsa
- Tomatillo Avocado Salsa
- Homemade Pico de Gallo
- Sour Cream
- Guacamole
- Queso
- Cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. (Or preheat air fryer to 350°F.) In a large skillet, cook the ground beef, add taco seasoning, then mix in cream cheese, sour cream, salsa, and pepper jack cheese.
- Soften tortillas if needed and fill each with the beef mixture, rolling tightly.
- Bake in the oven for 15 minutes or air fry for 3-4 minutes until crispy.
- For a crispier texture, pan-fry the flautas in oil until golden brown.
- Serve hot with assorted toppings!
Notes
- You can customize the filling with additional ingredients like black beans, corn, or diced jalapeños.
- Experiment with different cheese blends for varied flavors.
- Ensure tortillas are sealed well to prevent filling from leaking during cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 flauta
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Cheesy Beef Flautas, Beef Taquitos, Mexican Recipe, Easy Dinner Idea
