Beef Flautas
Crispy rolled tortillas filled with seasoned beef, topped with cabbage, crema, salsa, and a squeeze of lime. A quick and satisfying weeknight meal.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 450
- Protein
- 22g
Ingredients
- 8 corn tortillas
- 2 cups cooked shredded beef
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- ½ cup crema or sour cream
- ½ cup salsa
Instructions
- 1
Warm the 8 corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat until soft and pliable, about 30 seconds per side. Keep them covered with a towel.
- 2
Place 1/4 cup of the shredded beef along the center of each tortilla, roll tightly, and secure with a toothpick if needed.
- 3
Heat the 1/4 cup vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Fry the flautas in batches, seam-side down, until golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
- 4
Serve the flautas topped with the 2 cups shredded cabbage, a drizzle of the 1/2 cup crema, and the 1/2 cup salsa. Add lime wedges and cilantro if you have them.
Tools you’ll need
- skillet
- tongs
- paper towels
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