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Beef Flautas Recipe

Crispy, golden Beef Flautas with a vibrant tomatillo salsa verde! This recipe, inspired by Taste of Home's Cooking for Two magazine (Fall 2006), delivers a flavor explosion in every bite. Tender shredded beef is nestled in warm tortillas, then fried to perfection. The homemade salsa verde adds a zesty, fresh counterpoint that will leave you wanting more. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a fun appetizer!

Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 80 mins
Calories 517.9 kcal
Protein 53g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Beef Flautas

  • 1 lb boneless beef chuck roast
  • 1 1/2 medium onions, chopped
  • 0 canned diced green chiles
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Enough water to just cover beef
  • 1 lb tomatillos, husked and roughly chopped
  • About 2 inches canola oil, for frying
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 12 flour tortillas
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2-3 serrano chiles, seeded and minced
  • 12 corn tortillas

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How to Make Beef Flautas

  1. In a small saucepan, combine 1 lb beef stew meat, 1 medium onion (chopped), 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, 1/4 teaspoon oregano, and 1 bay leaf.
  2. Add enough water to just cover the beef.
  3. Bring to a boil over high heat.
  4. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 55 minutes, or until the beef is very tender.
  5. Meanwhile, in a small nonstick skillet, sauté 1 lb tomatillos (husked and roughly chopped) and 1/2 medium onion (chopped) in 2 tablespoons olive oil until tender, about 8-10 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in 2-3 serrano chiles (seeded and minced), 1/2 cup chopped cilantro, 1 clove garlic (minced), 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  7. Let the tomatillo mixture cool slightly, then process in a food processor or blender until smooth.
  8. Transfer the salsa verde to a small bowl, cover, and refrigerate until serving.
  9. Once the beef is cooked, remove it from the saucepan and strain the cooking liquid, reserving the onion mixture from the liquid.
  10. When the beef is cool enough to handle, shred it with two forks.
  11. Combine the shredded beef with the reserved onion mixture.
  12. Divide the beef mixture evenly among 12 corn or flour tortillas.
  13. Roll up the tortillas tightly and secure each with a toothpick.
  14. In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil to 375°F (190°C).
  15. Carefully place the flautas in the hot oil and cook until golden brown, turning occasionally, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  16. Remove the flautas from the oil and drain on paper towels.
  17. Serve immediately with the chilled salsa verde.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

31 g

Sugar

13g

Fat

51g

Carbs

11g

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Time To Make Main Ingredient Preparation For 1 Or 2 Beef Meat Roast Beef Number Of Servings 4 Hours Or Less