1 Flauta Beef Or Chicken Recipe
Enjoy a crispy flauta filled with your choice of tender beef or chicken, served with fresh toppings and zesty salsa.
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Ingredients
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Flauta Ingredients
Method
Flauta Preparation
- 1
Prepare the filling
In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked shredded beef or chicken with shredded cheese. Add salt to taste and mix well.
- 2
Assemble the flautas
Warm the corn tortillas slightly to make them pliable. Take one tortilla, add about 2 tablespoons of the filling in the center, and roll tightly. Secure with a toothpick if necessary. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
- 3
Fry the flautas
In a deep skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the rolled flautas, a few at a time, and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 4
Serve
Serve the flautas hot with sour cream, salsa, and chopped fresh cilantro on the side.
