Flautas Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Flautas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (16 oz.) can refried beans; 1/2 tsp. ground cumin; 1/4 tsp. garlic salt; 1 c. (4 oz.) Monterey Jack cheese; 3/4 lb. chorizo sausage; 1 1/2 lb. ground beef; 3 (7 oz.) cans Ortega green chili salsa; 8 white flour tortillas; 3 c. grated Colby Longhorn cheese (12 oz.); 2 large tomatoes, peeled and chopped; 1/4 c. sliced green onion tops; 4 c. shredded lettuce; 1 c. sour cream

Servings: persons

1 (16 oz.) can refried beans
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/4 tsp. garlic salt
1 c. (4 oz.) Monterey Jack cheese
3/4 lb. chorizo sausage
1 1/2 lb. ground beef
3 (7 oz.) cans Ortega green chili salsa
8 white flour tortillas
3 c. grated Colby Longhorn cheese (12 oz.)
2 large tomatoes, peeled and chopped
1/4 c. sliced green onion tops
4 c. shredded lettuce
1 c. sour cream

1
Combine the first 4 ingredients; stir and heat on low until cheese melts.
2
Crumb sausage and ground beef together in skillet and cook, but don't brown.
3
Drain grease.
4
Add 2 cans of chili salsa to the meat and cook until most of the liquid is evaporated. Spread tortillas with hot bean mixture.
5
Spread meat over beans. Roll tortillas and place seam side down in a single layer in a large well-greased baking pan.
6
Pour remaining can of salsa on top.
7
Sprinkle with Colby cheese, tomatoes and green onion tops. Bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes at 350u00b0.
8
Serve each Flauta on a bed of shredded lettuce and top with a dollop of sour cream. Serves 8.

2326

kcal

Calories

127

Fat

174

Carbs

116

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (16 oz.) can refried beans, 1/2 tsp. ground cumin, 1/4 tsp. garlic salt, 1 c. (4 oz.) Monterey Jack cheese, and more.

Yes, Flautas falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Flautas

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