These baked beef flautas are stuffed with a Mexican-inspired blend of beef chuck, cheese, jalapenos, cilantro, and tomatoes for tons of zesty flavor.
Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
2 hr 25 mins
Total Time
2 hr 40 mins
Calories
524 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a cookie sheet.
Step 2
Heat oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium heat. Add beef and saute, working in batches if needed, until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Add tomatoes, water, onion, jalapenos, 1/2 cup cilantro, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil. Lower heat to a simmer and cook until meat is tender, about 2 hours.
Step 3
Remove beef from the pot, shred with 2 forks, and toss with remaining cilantro, lime juice, and more salt and pepper.
Step 4
Take each tortilla and place 2 tablespoons of the shredded beef and some Monterey Jack cheese into it. Roll tightly and place on the prepared cookie sheet.
Step 5
Bake in the preheated oven until flautas are golden and crisp, about 15 minutes, turning once halfway through. Remove from the oven and cut in half before serving.
Ingredients
4 cups water
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 medium limes, juiced
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided
2 pounds boneless beef chuck roast, cut into chunks