Oven Fried Flautas Recipe

These oven-fried flautas are a family favorite, adapted from a treasured Orlando Sentinel recipe. Get ready for crispy corn tortillas filled with a savory ground beef mixture, seasoned to perfection with chili powder, oregano, and more! A simple, yet incredibly satisfying recipe that's perfect for a weeknight meal or a fun weekend gathering. Serve with your favorite toppings – salsa, sour cream, and guacamole are always a hit!

Prep Time 25 mins

Cook Time 75 mins

Calories 245 kcal

Protein 40g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Oven Fried Flautas

Extra Lean Ground Beef
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chili powder
Dry Oregano
1 teaspoon paprika
Ground Cumin
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Chili Sauce
12 corn tortillas
Cooking spray

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How to Make Oven Fried Flautas

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a large skillet sprayed with cooking spray, brown 1 lb ground beef over medium-high heat. Break it up into small pieces with a spatula as it cooks.
Add 1 medium chopped onion and 2 minced garlic cloves to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in 2 tablespoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon oregano, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon cumin, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Cook for 1 minute more.
Add 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce and 2 tablespoons chili sauce; mix well.
Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
Wrap 6 corn tortillas at a time in a damp paper towel and microwave for 30 seconds to soften. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
Lightly spray both sides of each tortilla with cooking spray.
Lay 2 tortillas slightly overlapping (about 4 inches).
Spoon about 1/4 cup of the beef mixture down the center of the overlapping tortillas.
Roll up tightly, ensuring the filling stays centered.
Place seam-down on a baking sheet.
Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the tortillas are golden brown and crispy.
Serve immediately with salsa, sour cream, and guacamole.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

Fat

11g

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Oven Fried Flautas?

Oven Fried Flautas takes about 100 minutes from start to finish — roughly 25 minutes to prepare and 75 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Oven Fried Flautas?

Oven Fried Flautas has approximately 245 calories per serving, with about 40 g protein, 9 g carbohydrates and 9 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Oven Fried Flautas?

The key ingredients for Oven Fried Flautas are Extra Lean Ground Beef, Onion, Garlic, Chili Powder, Dry Oregano, Paprika. See the full list with measurements above.