Lunatic Favorites Recipe
Choose from: Taco, Tostada, Enchilada or Flauta with Monterey Jack Cheese, dipped in an Egg White.
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Ingredients
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Taco Ingredients
Tostada Ingredients
Enchilada Ingredients
Flauta Ingredients
Method
Taco Directions
- 1
Prepare the Filling
In a skillet, cook the ground beef or chicken (if using) over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat and set aside.
- 2
Dip Tortillas
In a shallow bowl, whisk the egg whites until frothy. Dip each corn tortilla into the egg whites, ensuring they are fully coated.
- 3
Cook Tortillas
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Fry the dipped tortillas until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- 4
Assemble Tacos
Remove tortillas from the skillet and fill them with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and the cooked meat. Top with Monterey Jack cheese, and add sour cream and salsa if desired.
Tostada Directions
- 5
Prepare the Filling
Spread refried beans evenly over each tostada shell.
- 6
Dip Tortillas
In a shallow bowl, whisk the egg whites until frothy. Dip each tostada shell into the egg whites, ensuring they are fully coated.
- 7
Bake Tostadas
Place dipped tostada shells on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 10-12 minutes or until crispy.
- 8
Assemble Tostadas
Top each crispy tostada with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and Monterey Jack cheese. Add guacamole if desired.
Enchilada Directions
- 9
Prepare the Filling
In a skillet, cook the ground beef or chicken (if using) over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat and set aside.
- 10
Dip Tortillas
In a shallow bowl, whisk the egg whites until frothy. Dip each corn tortilla into the egg whites, ensuring they are fully coated.
- 11
Fill and Roll Enchiladas
Fill each dipped tortilla with the cooked meat and Monterey Jack cheese, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in a baking dish.
- 12
Top with Sauce and Cheese
Pour enchilada sauce over the rolled enchiladas and sprinkle with remaining Monterey Jack cheese.
- 13
Bake Enchiladas
Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Flauta Directions
- 14
Prepare the Filling
In a bowl, mix shredded chicken with some seasoning if desired.
- 15
Dip Tortillas
In a shallow bowl, whisk the egg whites until frothy. Dip each corn tortilla into the egg whites, ensuring they are fully coated.
- 16
Fill and Roll Flautas
Fill each dipped tortilla with shredded chicken and Monterey Jack cheese, roll tightly, and secure with a toothpick if needed.
- 17
Fry Flautas
In a deep skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Fry the flautas in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes.
- 18
Serve Flautas
Drain on paper towels and serve hot with sour cream and salsa if desired.
