Creamy Ground Beef Flautas

Creamy Ground Beef Flautas

from togetherasfamily.com
40 min

These Ground Beef Flautas are sure to be a dinnertime hit! Flour tortillas rolled up with a creamy & cheesy ground beef mixture and then baked in the oven until crispy. No need for a deep fryer with this easy dinner idea.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 packet mild taco seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon light brown sugar
  • 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (any variety)
  • 20 fajita size flour tortillas

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 375° F. Prepare a cookie sheet by lining with parchment paper. Set aside.

  2. 2

    In a skillet pan, over medium-high heat, cook and crumble the ground beef until no longer pink. Drain any excess grease from the pan.

  3. 3

    Add the taco seasoning, brown sugar, cream cheese, sour cream, and salsa. Stir until combined together and the cream cheese is melted smoothly into the mixture.* Make sure the cream cheese is well softened so it melts in easily and smoothly. I microwave the cream cheese for about 25-30 seconds to get it warmed & soft.

  4. 4

    Remove the pan from the stove and add in the shredded cheese. Stir until it’s melted and well combined.

  5. 5

    Microwave the flour tortillas for about 1 minute to soften them so they are easier to roll and work with.

  6. 6

    Add a scoop of the ground beef filling on the bottom center of the tortilla. Roll it up tightly and place it seam side down on the prepared cookie sheet. Repeat with remaining tortillas and beef mixture. Lightly spray the tops of the flautas with cooking spray and sprinkle with kosher salt (salt is optional).* It's about 2 tablespoons (maybe slightly more) of the ground beef mixture per flauta. I never measure it, I just use a large spoon to add some on.

  7. 7

    Bake for 15 minutes or until the flautas are golden brown.

  8. 8

    Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauces.