Beef Flautas

Name: Beef Flautas
Ingredients: 1/2 lb boneless beef chuck roast; 2 tablespoons finely chopped onions; 2 tablespoons canned diced green chiles; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 dash pepper; 1 1/2 - 2 cups water; Salsa Verde; 2 tomatillos, husks removed and rinsed, chopped; 2 tablespoons finely chopped onions; 1 teaspoon canola oil; 2 teaspoons canned diced green chiles; 2 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 dash salt & pepper; 2 (8 inch) flour tortillas; oil (for deep frying)

18 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1/2 lb boneless beef chuck roast
2 tablespoons finely chopped onions
2 tablespoons canned diced green chiles
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 dash pepper
1 1/2 - 2 cups water
Salsa Verde
2 tomatillos, husks removed and rinsed, chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped onions
1 teaspoon canola oil
2 teaspoons canned diced green chiles
2 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 dash salt & pepper
2 (8 inch) flour tortillas
oil (for deep frying)

Directions

1

In a small saucepan, combine the first seven ingredients; add enough water just to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 55 minutes or until meat is tender.
2

Meanwhile, in a small nonstick skillet, saute tomatillos and onion in oil until tender. Remove from the heat; stir in the chillies, cilantro, garlic, salt and pepper. Cool slightly. Process in a food processor or blender until pureed. transfer to a small bowl; cover and refrigerate until serving.
3

Remove meat from saucepan. Strain liquid, reserving onion mixture. When meat is cool enough to handle, shred with two forks. Combine onion mixture and meat; divide between tortillas. Roll up and secure with toothpicks.
4

In an electric skillet or deep fat fryer, heat oil to 375. Cook flautas until golden brown, turning to cook all sides. Drain on paper towels. Serve with the salsa verde.