Gluten-Free Beef Flautas

Crispy, flavorful, and oh-so-satisfying, these Gluten-Free Beef Flautas are the ultimate crowd-pleaser for taco night or game-day snacking! Using naturally gluten-free corn tortillas, this recipe wraps a savory filling of spiced ground beef, sautéed onions, and garlic into perfectly golden rolls. Each flauta is quickly fried for a crunchy exterior, then topped with creamy cotija cheese, fresh cilantro, and a zesty squeeze of lime juice. Ready in just 40 minutes, these flautas are easy to make and pair beautifully with tangy sour cream and your favorite salsa for dipping. Whether you're accommodating gluten-free guests or simply craving authentic Mexican flavors, these beef flautas promise to deliver bold taste and crunchy texture with every bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 12 pieces corn tortillas
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 cup vegetable oil
• 0.5 cup cotija cheese
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
• 1 large lime
• 0.5 cup sour cream
• 0.5 cup salsa

Directions

Step 1

Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic cloves.

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 3

Add the chopped onion, garlic, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to the beef. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent and the spices are fragrant.

Step 4

Remove from heat and set the beef mixture aside to cool slightly.

Step 5

Heat a small amount of vegetable oil in another skillet over medium heat. Briefly warm each corn tortilla in the skillet for about 15-20 seconds per side to make them pliable.

Step 6

Place about 2 tablespoons of the beef filling along the center of each tortilla. Roll the tortillas tightly to enclose the filling.

Step 7

Heat remaining vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Step 8

Place the rolled flautas seam-side down in the oil. Fry them in batches until golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Step 9

Remove the flautas using tongs and drain them on a plate lined with paper towels.

Step 10

Sprinkle cotija cheese and chopped cilantro over the flautas.

Step 11

Halve the lime and squeeze fresh lime juice over the flautas before serving.

Step 12

Serve the flautas with sour cream and salsa on the side for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1785.3 grams (1785.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4102

Total Fat 266.80g	342%
Saturated Fat 92.20g	461%
Polyunsaturated Fat 67.40g
Cholesterol 472mg	157%
Sodium 4349mg	189%
Total Carbohydrate 309.80g	113%
Dietary Fiber 46.80g	167%
Total Sugars 26.20g
Protein 152.20g	304%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1550mg	119%
Iron 18mg	102%
Potassium 2744mg	58%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.5%

Protein: 14.3%

Carbs: 29.2%