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
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
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Cook the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking it apart as it cooks, until browned. Drain excess fat.
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Stir in the taco seasoning and brown sugar. Cook for another 2 minutes to blend the flavors.
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Lower the heat and add cream cheese, sour cream, and salsa. Stir until smooth and creamy.
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Remove from heat and mix in shredded cheese until it melts and combines into the filling.
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Warm the tortillas in the microwave for 15 seconds to make them easier to roll.
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Spoon 2 tablespoons of the beef mixture onto the center of each tortilla. Roll them tightly, folding in the sides.
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Place the rolled flautas seam-side down on the baking sheet.
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Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
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Serve immediately with salsa, guacamole, or sour cream for dipping.
Notes
Spicy Version: Add diced jalapeños, hot sauce, or green chilies to the filling for extra heat.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days.
Freezing: Freeze rolled but unbaked flautas for up to 3 months. Bake from frozen with an extra 5-10 minutes of cook time.
Crispier Flautas: Lightly coat with cooking spray or brush with olive oil before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Dinner, Mexican
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
