Delicious Shredded Beef Flautas with Creamy Avocado Sauce
Enjoy the crispy, golden tortillas filled with tender, flavorful shredded beef and topped with a creamy, zesty avocado crema. This dish is perfect for gatherings and will have everyone coming back for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking and Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
- Chuck roast or sirloin beef
- Corn tortillas
- Salt
- Pepper
- Cumin
- Chili powder
- Garlic powder
- Beef broth or water
- Fresh, ripe avocados
- Sour cream or Mexican crema
- Lime juice
- Garlic
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef: Season your chuck roast generously with salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder, and garlic powder. You can do this step a few hours ahead of time to let the flavors meld.
- Slow Cook: Place the seasoned beef into a slow cooker. Add a cup of beef broth or water to keep it moist. Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours, until the beef is tender and easily shredded.
- Shred the Beef: Once cooked, remove the beef from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker, mixing it with the juices for added flavor.
- Prepare the Tortillas: Warm the corn tortillas in a skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side to make them pliable.
- Fill the Tortillas: Place a few tablespoons of shredded beef in the center of each tortilla. Roll them tightly, ensuring the filling is secure.
- Fry the Flautas: In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the rolled flautas seam-side down. Fry for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy. Place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Blend the Ingredients: In a blender, combine the ripe avocados, sour cream (or Mexican crema), lime juice, garlic, and a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust the lime juice and salt to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 flauta
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Be careful not to overload your tortillas with beef, or they may tear while frying. If you're making a large batch, keep the cooked flautas warm in a low oven (about 200°F) while you finish frying the rest. Feel free to top your flautas with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, or crumbled queso fresco for added flavor and texture.