Beef
Flautas Recipe
This
traditional Mexican flautas recipe is one of my favorite dishes to make for my
family. The spices and onion give the meat so much flavor! Ingredients
2-1/2
teaspoons canola oil
2
pounds fresh beef brisket
2
medium onions, chopped
2
medium green peppers, chopped
2
cups water
1
teaspoon salt
1
teaspoon dried oregano
1
teaspoon dried marjoram
1
teaspoon pepper
20
corn tortillas (6 inches), warmed
Oil
for deep-fat frying
Optional
toppings: guacamole, sour cream and salsa
In
a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Brown brisket on all sides. Add
onions, peppers, water and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer,
covered, 1 to 1-1/2 hours or until meat is tender.
Remove
meat; cool slightly. Shred meat with two forks. Drain onion mixture; add to
meat. Spoon 1/4 cup beef mixture down the center of each tortilla. Roll up and
secure with toothpicks. In a cast-iron or electric skillet, heat oil to 375°.
Fry flautas, in batches, for 1 minute on each side or until golden brown.
Drain
on paper towels. Remove toothpicks. If desired, serve with toppings.
Test
Kitchen Tips :
Oregano
comes in two types. The sweet Mediterranean one is often simply labeled
oregano. It belongs to the mint family. Mexican oregano, a member of the
verbena family, has a more intense flavor and citrusy notes.
Canola
oil is high in monounsaturated fat, a type that helps to decrease blood
cholesterol levels, and low in saturated fat, which can increase blood
cholesterol. Olive oil would also taste great in this recipe and has the same
healthy-fat properties.
Note
:
This
is a fresh beef brisket, not corned beef.