Flautas

Dive into the irresistible flavors of homemade Shredded Beef Flautas, a classic Mexican dish. These crispy rolls are stuffed with savory shredded beef and topped with a creamy, spicy avocado salsa. Perfect for a festive gathering or a delightful meal, this recipe is sure to impress!

Ingredients

For the Flautas:
🥩 Shredded beef
🌽 Corn tortillas
🥬 Shredded lettuce
🍅 Diced tomato
🧀 Queso fresco, crumbled
For the Avocado Salsa:
🥛 1/2 cup Mexican crema
💧 1/2 cup water
🌶️ 3 serrano peppers (or more for extra spice)
🌿 A small bunch of fresh cilantro (about 1/4 cup)
🥑 1 avocado
🧂 Salt to taste
🫒 1/4 cup olive oil

Instructions

1. Prepare the Avocado Salsa:
   • In a blender, combine 1/2 cup of Mexican crema, 1/2 cup of water, 3 serrano peppers, cilantro, 1 avocado, and 1/4 cup of olive oil.
   • Add salt to taste and blend until smooth. Set aside.
2. Prepare the Flautas:
   • Warm the corn tortillas briefly to make them pliable, so they don't break while rolling.
   • Place a portion of shredded beef onto each tortilla, then roll them as tightly as possible.
   • Secure each roll with a toothpick to maintain its shape.
3. Frying:
   • Heat oil in a pan until it's hot enough for frying.
   • Carefully place the flautas in the oil and fry until they are golden brown and crispy on all sides.
   • Remove the flautas and drain on paper towels.
4. Assemble the Dish:
   • Lay the fried flautas on a serving platter.
   • Drizzle generously with the prepared avocado salsa.
   • Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomato, crumbled queso fresco, and a squeeze of lime juice for extra flavor.

Additional Information

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: 25 minutes
• Servings: 4
• Equipment: Blender, Frying pan, Toothpicks

Cooking Tips

• For extra crunch, ensure the oil is hot before frying. Test by dropping a small piece of tortilla in the oil—it should sizzle immediately.
• Adjust the spice level by adding more or less serrano peppers to the salsa.

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