Mexican flautas traditionally use pork or chicken, but Philadelphia's ribeye creates crispy tubes that revolutionized Tex-Mex fusion in 1990s Houston.
Philly Cheesesteak Flautas
Bite into these Philly Cheesesteak Flautas, where each crispy roll delivers a satisfying crunch! Packed with savory beef, gooey cheese, and a hint of sautéed onions, they’re the ultimate comfort food for a busy weeknight. You’ll love how easy they are to make and how quickly they disappear!
Prep
15
min
Cook
20
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(4)
- 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 tsp each: pepper & garlic salt (5 ml)
🥩Meat & Seafood(2)
- 1-2 lb ground beef (454-907 g)
- 1 tbsp Montreal steak seasoning (15 ml)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 2 cups shredded jack cheese (480 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- *avocado oil for sprayoptional
- 12 fajita tortillas
🍯Sauces & Condiments(1)
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (30 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Brown beef, onions, and peppers.
- 2
Mix in Worcestershire and dry seasonings.
- 3
Roll up meat mixture and cheese into warm tortillas.
- 4
Lay rolled flautas on parchment lined baking sheet.
- 5
Spray or brush lightly with oil and bake at 400 for 15-20 minutes.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Heat tortillas to 140-160°F before rolling to activate gluten proteins and prevent cracking - microwave between damp paper towels for 30 seconds or warm in dry skillet for 15 seconds per side.technique140-160°F
- ✓Cool the beef mixture for 5-8 minutes before assembling so residual heat doesn't melt cheese prematurely and create soggy tortillas from steam condensation.timing5-8 minutes
- ✓Place flautas seam-side down and brush with oil containing 1-2% salt solution to create golden browning through Maillard reaction while preventing the seam from opening.technique1-2% salt solution
- ✓Use low-moisture cheese like aged provolone or reduce moisture content by patting fresh cheese dry, as excess moisture creates steam pockets that can burst tortillas during baking.ingredient
- ✓Bake on the middle rack at 400°F for exactly 15 minutes, then flip and bake 3-5 minutes more to ensure even browning and internal temperature reaches 165°F for food safety.timing400°F, 15 minutes + 3-5 minutes
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Prep
15
min
Cook
20
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Mexican flautas traditionally use pork or chicken, but Philadelphia's ribeye creates crispy tubes that revolutionized Tex-Mex fusion in 1990s Houston.
Philly Cheesesteak Flautas
Bite into these Philly Cheesesteak Flautas, where each crispy roll delivers a satisfying crunch! Packed with savory beef, gooey cheese, and a hint of sautéed onions, they’re the ultimate comfort food for a busy weeknight. You’ll love how easy they are to make and how quickly they disappear!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(4)
- 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 tsp each: pepper & garlic salt (5 ml)
🥩Meat & Seafood(2)
- 1-2 lb ground beef (454-907 g)
- 1 tbsp Montreal steak seasoning (15 ml)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 2 cups shredded jack cheese (480 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- *avocado oil for sprayoptional
- 12 fajita tortillas
🍯Sauces & Condiments(1)
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (30 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Brown beef, onions, and peppers.
- 2
Mix in Worcestershire and dry seasonings.
- 3
Roll up meat mixture and cheese into warm tortillas.
- 4
Lay rolled flautas on parchment lined baking sheet.
- 5
Spray or brush lightly with oil and bake at 400 for 15-20 minutes.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Heat tortillas to 140-160°F before rolling to activate gluten proteins and prevent cracking - microwave between damp paper towels for 30 seconds or warm in dry skillet for 15 seconds per side.technique140-160°F
- ✓Cool the beef mixture for 5-8 minutes before assembling so residual heat doesn't melt cheese prematurely and create soggy tortillas from steam condensation.timing5-8 minutes
- ✓Place flautas seam-side down and brush with oil containing 1-2% salt solution to create golden browning through Maillard reaction while preventing the seam from opening.technique1-2% salt solution
- ✓Use low-moisture cheese like aged provolone or reduce moisture content by patting fresh cheese dry, as excess moisture creates steam pockets that can burst tortillas during baking.ingredient
- ✓Bake on the middle rack at 400°F for exactly 15 minutes, then flip and bake 3-5 minutes more to ensure even browning and internal temperature reaches 165°F for food safety.timing400°F, 15 minutes + 3-5 minutes