Sunday, April 17, 2011

Flautas [with shredded beef]

Flautas

INGREDIENTS: 
Barbacoa or Left over Roast
Corn Tortillas
Oil for frying
Cheese (Queso Fresco)

Accompaniments: 
Salsa
Guacamole
Fresh Cheese



DIRECTIONS:
Spray or brush oil on both sides of corn tortillas & place in 350 degree oven for 2 minutes, flip & bake the second side for another 3 minutes





Remove from oven & stack the tortillas in a tea towel. 


Reheat & shred left over roast 



Crumble large pieces of mexican fresh cheese, queso fresco.


Lay tortillas out & place filling in the center of the tortillas, add cheese...




Place seam side down on a sheet pan




Heat canola oil in a shallow pan to 350 degrees 







Place flautas seam side down in the oil & hold in place with the tongs until it begins to hold its shape.









Continue adding the flautas to the pan....
  










Line a sheet pan with paper towel






Remove golden brown flautas 
to drain on the paper towel




Top with guacamole, salsa & fresh cheese. Serve with your favorite sides.




VARIATIONS: Use any type of meat or bean for a filling including our favorite, 
refried beans & crumbled bacon....the best!

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