Beef Flautas

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

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
• 1 pound tomatoes, chopped
• 4 medium jalapeno peppers, diced
• 5 cloves garlic, smashed
• 12 (6 inch) flour tortillas, warmed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a cookie sheet.

Step 2

Remove beef from the pot, shred with 2 forks, and toss with remaining cilantro, lime juice, and more salt and pepper.

Step 3

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 4

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.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

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.