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Flautas Recipe: Crispy Meat-filled Tortillas ๐ฏ๐ฅ
Introduction:
Flautas, also known as “flutes” in Spanish, are a delightful Mexican dish that brings together the flavors of meat, spices, and tortillas, all rolled up and fried to crispy perfection. Resembling chimichangas in appearance, these savory treats make for a fantastic appetizer or a satisfying snack. With a crunchy exterior and a flavorful interior, flautas are sure to please any crowd. Serve them with your favorite salsa and sour cream for an irresistible experience!
Overview:
- Preparation Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Servings: 8 flautas
Ingredients:
- 3/4 pound lean ground beef
- 1/4 Anaheim chili, diced
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 8 8-inch flour tortillas
Instructions:
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Cook the Meat Mixture:
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- Drain excess fat and add diced Anaheim chili, chopped onion, and minced garlic. Cook until the vegetables are tender.
- Stir in dried oregano, ground cumin, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground cloves.
- Cover and cook over low heat for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Set aside.
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Prepare the Tortillas:
- Heat a nonstick pan over medium-low heat.
- Warm each tortilla on both sides in the pan until it becomes pliable but not browned.
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Fill and Roll the Flautas:
- Spread 2 tablespoons of the prepared meat filling evenly across the center of each tortilla, extending it to the edges.
- Roll up the tortillas tightly, securing them with wooden toothpicks to keep them closed.
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Fry the Flautas:
- In a medium to large saucepan, heat 2 to 3 inches of oil over medium-high heat.
- Fry 3 to 4 flautas at a time, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan, for about 3 minutes or until they turn crisp and golden brown.
- Turn the flautas as needed to achieve even browning.
- Use tongs to remove the fried flautas from the oil, allowing excess oil to drain out of each end.
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Serve:
- Drain the fried flautas on paper towels to absorb any excess oil.
- Keep them warm in a preheated 300ยฐF oven while frying the remaining batches.
- Remove the toothpicks from the flautas before serving.
- Serve hot flautas with your favorite salsa and a dollop of sour cream on the side.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 240.4
- Total Fat: 7.8g
- Saturated Fat: 2.6g
- Cholesterol: 27.6mg
- Sodium: 335.7mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 28.7g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.9g
- Sugar: 0.4g
- Protein: 12.9g
Recipe Notes:
- Feel free to customize the filling with your favorite ingredients such as shredded chicken, pork, or beans.
- Adjust the level of spiciness by adding more or less chili according to your preference.
- Ensure the tortillas are rolled tightly to prevent the filling from spilling out during frying.
- For a healthier option, you can bake the flautas in the oven instead of frying them. Simply brush them with a little oil and bake at 400ยฐF until crispy.
Enjoy these crispy and delicious flautas as a delightful addition to your lunch or snack time! ๐๐ด