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Fall flautas

Crispy Fall Flautas Packed with Flavor and Comfort

Enjoy these Fall flautas filled with seasoned ground meat and spices for a delicious gluten-free dinner option.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 flautas
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Tortillas
  • 1 batch Grain-Free Tortillas Essential for the flautas.
For the Filling
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Can substitute with pork, chicken, or turkey.
  • 1 cup Chopped Sweet Onion Walla Walla or Vidalia onions are ideal.
  • 1 cup Hatch Green Chiles Mild, zesty kick.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Adds warmth to the filling.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin For an authentic taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Redmond Real Salt Enhances flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Savory depth.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Chipotle Chili Powder Optional for smokiness.
  • 2 juices Juice of Limes Brightens the dish.
  • 0.5 cup Full-Fat Coconut Milk Provides creaminess.
  • 2 tablespoons Otto’s Cassava Flour Helps thicken the meat mixture.
  • 0.25 cup Chopped Cilantro Fresh garnish.
  • 0.25 cup Cotija Cheese Optional salty kick.
For Assembly
  • 1 pack Toothpicks To secure rolled flautas.
  • 2 tablespoons Avocado Oil For brushing.

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Fall Flautas
  1. Prepare the Tortillas: Make your grain-free tortillas according to your favorite recipe. Roll them out until thin and pliable, about ¼ inch thick, and cover with a damp cloth.
  2. Sauté the Filling: In a skillet, heat avocado oil over medium heat, add ground beef and chopped onion, cooking until browned.
  3. Add Flavorful Ingredients: Stir in chopped green chiles, cinnamon, cumin, salt, and garlic powder, simmering for 5-7 minutes.
  4. Incorporate Creaminess: Mix lime juice with coconut milk, pour into skillet, add cassava flour, stirring until thickened.
  5. Finish the Filling: Fold in chopped cilantro, allowing to cool briefly.
  6. Preheat the Oven: Heat oven to 420°F (215°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  7. Assemble the Flautas: Take a tortilla, fill it with meat mixture, roll tightly, and secure with a toothpick, placing seam-side down on the baking sheet.
  8. Bake to Crispiness: Brush each flauta with avocado oil, bake for 15 minutes, brush again, and bake for an additional 5 minutes until crispy.
  9. Cool and Serve: Allow to cool for about 5 minutes, garnish with cilantro and cotija cheese if desired, and serve with salsa.

Nutrition

Serving: 1flautaCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 18gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat from frozen at 375°F for 20-25 minutes.

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