Beef Flautas

Crispy, golden perfection meets flavorful, tender beef in these irresistible Beef Flautas, a true fiesta for your taste buds! This classic Mexican dish starts with slow-cooked, perfectly seasoned beef chuck roast infused with aromatics like garlic, onion, and green chili for a mouthwatering depth of flavor. Shredded and wrapped in warm corn tortillas alongside a touch of cheese, these flautas are fried to crunchy perfection, making each bite a satisfying mix of textures. Ideal as a crowd-pleasing appetizer or a delicious main course, they’re served with creamy sour cream and zesty salsa for dipping. With simple, pantry-friendly ingredients and an authentic cooking technique, these Beef Flautas are the perfect way to spice up your weeknight dinners or celebrate a special gathering.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:180 mins

Total Time:200 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds beef chuck roast
• 1 large onion
• 4 garlic cloves
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 can (4 oz) green chili
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 20 corn tortillas
• 2 cups vegetable oil
• 1 cup shredded cheese
• 0.5 cup sour cream
• 0.5 cup salsa

Directions

Step 1

Begin by seasoning the beef chuck roast with salt, black pepper, cumin, and smoked paprika. Set the seasoned beef aside.

Step 2

Chop the large onion into quarters and peel the garlic cloves.

Step 3

In a large pot or Dutch oven, add the beef chuck roast and cover with beef broth. Add the chopped onion, garlic cloves, and canned green chili to the pot.

Step 4

Cover and cook the beef over medium-low heat for about 3 hours, until the beef is tender and can easily be shredded. Alternatively, this can be done in a slow cooker on low for 8 hours.

Step 5

Once the beef is cooked, remove it from the pot and shred it using two forks.

Step 6

Warm the corn tortillas in the microwave or on a skillet to make them pliable.

Step 7

Place a small amount of shredded beef onto each tortilla, sprinkle with a little shredded cheese, and roll tightly. Secure the edge with a toothpick if necessary.

Step 8

In a heavy skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.

Step 9

Carefully add the rolled tortillas to the hot oil, a few at a time, and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Step 10

Remove the flautas from the oil and drain on paper towels.

Step 11

Serve the flautas with sour cream and salsa on the side for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	3528.1 grams (3528.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	8952

Total Fat 689.90g	884%
Saturated Fat 176.60g	883%
Polyunsaturated Fat 268.90g
Cholesterol 859mg	286%
Sodium 6569mg	286%
Total Carbohydrate 491.50g	179%
Dietary Fiber 74.60g	266%
Total Sugars 36.80g
Protein 267.30g	535%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1765mg	136%
Iron 42mg	233%
Potassium 5479mg	117%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 67.2%

Protein: 11.6%

Carbs: 21.3%