Baked Beef Flautas with Queso Dip
Delicious baked beef flautas served with a creamy, spicy queso dip. A healthier take on a classic, perfect for a weeknight meal or entertaining!
Equipment
- Large Baking Sheet
- Medium Pan
- Medium Saucepan
Ingredients
Beef Flautas
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 0.5 medium onion diced
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 0.5 cup water
- 10 soft taco or fajita-sized tortillas
- olive oil spray
Queso Dip
- 10 ounces Ro*Tel Original Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies undrained
- 16 ounces Velveeta cheese cut into 1/2-inch cubes
Instructions
- Get your oven hot to 425°F (220°C).
- In a medium pan, brown the lean ground beef over medium-high heat until cooked through. Drain any excess fat for a healthier meal.
- Add the diced onion to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes until it's soft and clear.
- Stir in the taco seasoning and water. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and let it cook for 6-8 minutes, or until all the liquid has evaporated, creating a flavorful beef filling.
- Lightly grease a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Take one tortilla and spoon about 3 tablespoons of the beef mixture down the center.
- Roll it up tightly and place it seam-side down on your prepared baking sheet.
- Repeat with the remaining tortillas and beef filling until all flautas are assembled.
- Lightly spray or brush the tops of all the rolled flautas with olive oil for extra crispiness without frying.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then carefully flip them over and bake for another 5 minutes, until they are golden brown and perfectly crispy.
- While your flautas are baking, get ready to make the delicious queso dip! In a medium saucepan, combine the undrained Ro*Tel tomatoes and the cubed Velveeta.
- Cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the Velveeta has completely melted and the dip is smooth and creamy.
- Serve your perfectly baked flautas immediately with the warm, cheesy queso dip for a fantastic meal!
Notes
These baked flautas offer a healthier alternative to fried versions without sacrificing flavor. Serve with the rich and creamy homemade queso dip for a complete meal!
Nutrition per serving (1 flauta with dip): Calories: 155kcal, Total Carbs: 16g, Net Carbs: 15g, Fats: 4g, Protein: 12g
