Beef Flautas
Description
These baked beef flautas are stuffed with a Mexican-inspired blend of beef chuck, cheese, jalapenos, cilantro, and tomatoes for tons of zesty flavor.
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon canola oil
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2 pounds boneless beef chuck roast, cut into chunks
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1 pound tomatoes, chopped
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4 cups water
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1 medium onion, chopped
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4 medium jalapeno peppers, diced
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1 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided
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5 cloves garlic, smashed
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2 tablespoons ground cumin
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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2 medium limes, juiced
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1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
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12 (6 inch) flour tortillas, warmed
Directions
1
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.
2
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.
3
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a cookie sheet.
4
Remove beef from the pot, shred with 2 forks, and toss with remaining cilantro, lime juice, and more salt and pepper.
5
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.
6
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.