Flautas Recipe
Four corn or flour tortillas filled with beef or chicken, rolled and deep fried. Served with guacamole salad and sour cream.
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Ingredients
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Flautas
Guacamole Salad
Sour Cream
Method
Flautas Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Filling
In a bowl, combine the cooked and shredded beef or chicken with salt, ground cumin, and chili powder. Mix well until the meat is evenly coated with the spices.
- 2
Assemble the Flautas
Take a tortilla and place about 1/2 cup of the meat mixture along one edge. Roll the tortilla tightly around the filling and secure it with a toothpick if necessary. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
Frying
- 3
Heat the Oil
In a deep skillet or frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 4
Fry the Flautas
Carefully place the rolled flautas in the hot oil, seam side down. Fry for about 3-4 minutes or until golden brown and crispy on all sides. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Guacamole Salad Preparation
- 5
Make the Guacamole
In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe avocados with lime juice. Add diced tomatoes, finely chopped red onion, and chopped cilantro. Season with salt to taste. Mix well until combined.
Serve
- 6
Plate the Dish
On a serving plate, arrange the crispy flautas. Serve alongside a generous scoop of guacamole salad and a side of sour cream.
