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Flautas are meat-filled tortillas rolled up and fried like a chimichanga These make a nice appetizer with salsa and sour cream

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Ingredients

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3/4 lb lean ground beef
1/4 cup chopped poblano peppers or 1/4 cup anaheim chili
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 dash ground cinnamon (optional - add for a spanish flair)
1 dash ground cloves (optional - add for a spanish flair)
8 8-inch flour tortillas
cooking oil (for deep frying)

Nutritional information

240.4
Calories
70 g
Calories From Fat
7.8 g
Total Fat
2.6 g
Saturated Fat
27.6 mg
Cholesterol
335.7 mg
Sodium
28.7 g
Carbs
1.9 g
Dietary Fiber
0.4 g
Sugars
12.9 g
Protein
822g
Serving Size

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Flautas are meat-filled tortillas rolled up and fried like a chimichanga These make a nice appetizer with salsa and sour cream

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    Fantastic! used my oven to warm the tortillas for easier rolling. I wrapped them in stacks of 5 in foil and put them in at 175F while I made the filling. Thanks!

    • 45 min
    • Serves 3
    • Easy

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    Flautas, Flautas are meat-filled tortillas rolled up and fried like a chimichanga These make a nice appetizer with salsa and sour cream , Fantastic! used my oven to warm the tortillas for easier rolling I wrapped them in stacks of 5 in foil and put them in at 175F while I made the filling Thanks!, My family really enjoyed this recipe


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    Steps

    1
    Done

    In a Nonstick Frying, Pan Cook Meat Until No Pink Remains.

    2
    Done

    Drain Excess Fat and Add Pepper, Onion, and Garlic Cook Until Veggies Are Tender.

    3
    Done

    Stir in Oregano, Cumin, Salt, Cinnamon, and Cloves.

    4
    Done

    Cover and Cook Over Low Heat For 3 Minutes Stirring Occasionally.

    5
    Done

    Remove from Heat and Set Aside.

    6
    Done

    Heat a Nonstick Pan at a Medium-Low Heat.

    7
    Done

    For Each Flauta: Warm a Tortilla on Each Side in the Pan (until It Bends Readily, not to Brown It).

    8
    Done

    Spread 2 Tablespoons of the Meat Filling Across the Center of the Tortilla (all the Way to the Edges).

    9
    Done

    Roll Up So That the Filling Is in the Middle and Secure With a Wooden Toothpick.

    10
    Done

    in a Medium to Large Saucepan, Heat 2 to 3 Inches of Oil to Med-High Heat.

    11
    Done

    Fry 3 or 4 Flautas at a Time (don't Overcrowd) About 3 Minutes or Until Crisp and Golden.

    12
    Done

    Turn as Required to Brown Them Evenly All Over.

    13
    Done

    Use Tongs to Lift the Flautas from Oil and Tip to Allow Excess Fat to Drain Out of Each End.

    14
    Done

    Drain on Paper Towels and Keep Warm in a 300f Oven While Frying Remaining Flautas.

    15
    Done

    Remove Toothpicks and Serve With Salsa and Sour Cream.

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