Beef Flautas Recipe

Name: Beef Flautas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 1/2 lb boneless beef chuck roast; 2 tablespoons finely chopped onions; 2 tablespoons canned diced green chiles; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 dash pepper; 1 1/2 - 2 cups water; Salsa Verde; 2 tomatillos, husks removed and rinsed, chopped; 2 tablespoons finely chopped onions; 1 teaspoon canola oil; 2 teaspoons canned diced green chiles; 2 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 dash salt & pepper; 2 (8 inch) flour tortillas; oil (for deep frying)

Servings: persons

1/2 lb boneless beef chuck roast
2 tablespoons finely chopped onions
2 tablespoons canned diced green chiles
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 dash pepper
1 1/2 - 2 cups water
Salsa Verde
2 tomatillos, husks removed and rinsed, chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped onions
1 teaspoon canola oil
2 teaspoons canned diced green chiles
2 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 dash salt & pepper
2 (8 inch) flour tortillas
oil (for deep frying)

1
In a small saucepan, combine the first seven ingredients; add enough water just to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 55 minutes or until meat is tender.
2
Meanwhile, in a small nonstick skillet, saute tomatillos and onion in oil until tender. Remove from the heat; stir in the chillies, cilantro, garlic, salt and pepper. Cool slightly. Process in a food processor or blender until pureed. transfer to a small bowl; cover and refrigerate until serving.
3
Remove meat from saucepan. Strain liquid, reserving onion mixture. When meat is cool enough to handle, shred with two forks. Combine onion mixture and meat; divide between tortillas. Roll up and secure with toothpicks.
4
In an electric skillet or deep fat fryer, heat oil to 375. Cook flautas until golden brown, turning to cook all sides. Drain on paper towels. Serve with the salsa verde.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lb boneless beef chuck roast, 2 tablespoons finely chopped onions, 2 tablespoons canned diced green chiles, 1 garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Beef Flautas falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Beef Flautas

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