{"id":6988,"date":"2026-07-08T12:08:10","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T12:08:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/isticharati.ma\/?p=6988"},"modified":"2026-07-08T12:08:10","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T12:08:10","slug":"authentic-homemade-crispy-beef-flautas-flautas-de-res","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/isticharati.ma\/?p=6988","title":{"rendered":"Authentic Homemade Crispy Beef Flautas (Flautas de Res)"},"content":{"rendered":"

These authentic homemade Beef Flautas<\/strong> are made with slow-cooked shredded beef rolled tightly in corn tortillas and fried until perfectly crispy. They’re served over a rich homemade salsa roja and topped with fresh guacamole, shredded cabbage, queso fresco, crema, and cilantro for the ultimate Mexican comfort meal.<\/p>\n

Recipe Information<\/h1>\n

Prep Time:<\/strong> 30 minutes<\/p>\n

Cook Time:<\/strong> 3 hours 15 minutes<\/p>\n

Total Time:<\/strong> 3 hours 45 minutes<\/p>\n

Servings:<\/strong> 12 flautas<\/p>\n

Ingredients:<\/h1>\n

For the Shredded Beef<\/h2>\n

2\u00bd lbs beef chuck roast<\/p>\n

1 tablespoon vegetable oil<\/p>\n

1 white onion, quartered<\/p>\n

5 garlic cloves<\/p>\n

2 bay leaves<\/p>\n

1 teaspoon ground cumin<\/p>\n

1 teaspoon Mexican oregano<\/p>\n

1 teaspoon smoked paprika<\/p>\n

1 teaspoon kosher salt<\/p>\n

\u00bd teaspoon black pepper<\/p>\n

3 cups beef broth<\/p>\n

For the Flautas<\/h2>\n

12 corn tortillas<\/p>\n

Vegetable oil for frying<\/p>\n

Homemade Salsa Roja<\/h2>\n

6 Roma tomatoes<\/p>\n

3 dried guajillo chiles<\/p>\n

2 dried ancho chiles<\/p>\n

2 garlic cloves<\/p>\n

\u00bc white onion<\/p>\n

1 teaspoon Mexican oregano<\/p>\n

Salt to taste<\/p>\n

1 tablespoon vegetable oil<\/p>\n

Toppings<\/h2>\n

1 cup shredded cabbage<\/p>\n

1 cup crumbled queso fresco<\/p>\n

\u00bd cup Mexican crema<\/p>\n

Fresh cilantro, chopped<\/p>\n

Fresh guacamole<\/p>\n

Thinly sliced radishes (optional)<\/p>\n

Instructions:<\/h1>\n

Step 1: Cook the Beef<\/h2>\n

Season the chuck roast with salt, pepper, cumin, oregano, and smoked paprika.<\/p>\n

Heat the oil in a Dutch oven and sear the beef on all sides until deeply browned.<\/p>\n

Add the onion, garlic, bay leaves, and beef broth.<\/p>\n

Cover and simmer over low heat for 3 hours<\/strong>, or until the meat is fall-apart tender.<\/p>\n

Shred the beef and mix it with a little of the cooking juices to keep it moist.<\/p>\n

Step 2: Prepare the Salsa Roja<\/h2>\n

Toast the dried guajillo and ancho chiles for about 20 seconds<\/strong> per side.<\/p>\n

Soak them in hot water for 15 minutes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Roast the tomatoes, garlic, and onion until lightly charred.<\/p>\n

Blend together:<\/p>\n

Softened chiles<\/p>\n

Tomatoes<\/p>\n

Garlic<\/p>\n

Onion<\/p>\n

Oregano<\/p>\n

Salt<\/p>\n

Blend until smooth.<\/p>\n

Heat the vegetable oil in a saucepan and simmer the salsa for 10 minutes<\/strong>, stirring occasionally.<\/p>\n

Step 3: Roll the Flautas<\/h2>\n

Warm the corn tortillas until flexible.<\/p>\n

Place a generous amount of shredded beef near one edge of each tortilla.<\/p>\n

Roll tightly and secure with toothpicks if needed.<\/p>\n

Step 4: Fry<\/h2>\n

Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil to 350\u00b0F (175\u00b0C)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Fry the flautas in batches for 3\u20134 minutes<\/strong>, turning until evenly golden brown and crispy.<\/p>\n

Drain on paper towels.<\/p>\n

Step 5: Assemble<\/h2>\n

Spread warm salsa roja onto serving plates.<\/p>\n

Arrange the crispy flautas over the salsa.<\/p>\n

Top with:<\/p>\n

Shredded cabbage<\/p>\n

Queso fresco<\/p>\n

Mexican crema<\/p>\n

Chopped cilantro<\/p>\n

Fresh guacamole<\/p>\n

Serve immediately.<\/p>\n

Chef’s Tips<\/h1>\n

Slightly warming the tortillas before rolling prevents cracking.<\/p>\n

Keep the shredded beef moist with a few spoonfuls of its cooking broth.<\/p>\n

Fry in small batches to maintain the oil temperature for extra-crispy flautas.<\/p>\n

Homemade guacamole and freshly crumbled queso fresco provide the most authentic flavor.<\/p>\n

Storage<\/h1>\n

Refrigerator:<\/strong> Store cooked flautas for up to 3 days.<\/p>\n

Freezer:<\/strong> Freeze rolled (unfried) flautas for up to 2 months.<\/p>\n

Reheat:<\/strong> Bake or air fry until hot and crispy.<\/p>\n

Serving Suggestions<\/h1>\n

Serve these authentic flautas with:<\/p>\n

Mexican rice<\/p>\n

Refried beans<\/p>\n

Charro beans<\/p>\n

Pico de gallo<\/p>\n

Pickled jalape\u00f1os<\/p>\n

Lime wedges<\/p>\n

Agua fresca, horchata, or tamarindo<\/p>\n

Final Thoughts<\/h1>\n

These Authentic Homemade Beef Flautas<\/strong> deliver everything that makes traditional Mexican comfort food so beloved\u2014crispy golden tortillas, juicy slow-cooked shredded beef, rich salsa roja, creamy guacamole, fresh toppings, and plenty of bold homemade flavor. Perfect for family dinners, celebrations, or sharing with friends.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

These authentic homemade Beef Flautas are made with slow-cooked shredded beef rolled tightly in corn tortillas and fried until perfectly crispy. They’re served over a rich homemade salsa roja and topped with fresh guacamole, shredded cabbage, queso fresco, crema, and cilantro for the ultimate Mexican comfort meal. Recipe Information Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6991,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[7,8],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6988","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mexican-recipes","category-recipes"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t