Beef, Bean, and Pepper Jack Baked Flautas
Servings 8 Flautas
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Large skillet
Ingredients
Beef & Onion:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb of ground beef
- ½ yellow onion diced
- 1 tsp coriander
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
- 3 cloves of garlic minced
Other Ingredients:
- Flour tortillas
- Refried beans
- Pepper Jack shredded
For Serving:
- Guacamole
- Salsa
- Hot Sauce
- Sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper and coat it with olive oil cooking spray.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and break the meat into crumbles. Add the onion and the seasonings, then cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the meat is cooked through and the onion is tender.
- Add the minced garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Remove the beef mixture from the stove and let it cool.
- Wrap flour tortillas in a few wet paper towels. Microwave them for 30 to 60 seconds, or until soft.
- Place some refried beans down the center of the tortilla. Top with Pepper Jack cheese, then some ground beef mixture, and roll.
- Place the flauta, seam side down, on a baking sheet.
- Brush each flauta with olive oil or coat with olive oil cooking spray.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes.
- Flip them over and cook for 5-7 minutes or until crispy and golden brown.
- Serve the flautas with guacamole, salsa, hot sauce, and sour cream. Enjoy.