How to Make Beef Flautas - A Step-by-Step Guide

Beef flautas are a delicious and satisfying Mexican dish that is sure to be a hit with the whole family. These crispy, rolled-up tortillas are filled with seasoned beef, then fried to golden perfection. They are perfect for a weeknight dinner or for serving at a party or gathering.

Flautas, which translates to "flutes" in Spanish, are essentially rolled-up tacos that are fried until crispy. They are typically made with flour or corn tortillas and can be filled with a variety of ingred...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 2 pounds boneless beef chuck roast, cut into chunks
  • 1 pound tomatoes, chopped
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 4 medium jalapeno peppers, diced
  • 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided
  • 5 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 2 tablespoons ground cumin
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 medium limes, juiced
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 12 (6 inch) flour tortillas, warmed

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs 25 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 40 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Heat oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium heat. Add beef and saute, working in batches if needed, until browned, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes, water, onion, jalapenos, 1/2 cup cilantro, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil. Lower heat to a simmer and cook until meat is tender, about 2 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a cookie sheet.
  • Remove beef from the pot, shred with 2 forks, and toss with remaining cilantro, lime juice, and more salt and pepper.
  • Take each tortilla and place 2 tablespoons of the shredded beef and some Monterey Jack cheese into it. Roll tightly and place on the prepared cookie sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until flautas are golden and crisp, about 15 minutes, turning once halfway through. Remove from the oven and cut in half before serving.
  • Nutrition

    524 cal.

    • Total Fat: 30g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 85mg
    • Sodium: 490mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 36g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 28g
    • Vitamin C: 25mg
    • Calcium: 269mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 584mg