Beef Flautas

Name: Beef Flautas
Prep time: 1 h 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mexican-American
Ingredients: 1 SRF Wagyu Beef Chuck Roast, fat layer removed and cut into 4x4-inch chunks; Kosher salt; Juice of 1 orange; Juice of 1 lime; 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; 1/2 yellow onion, sliced; 1/2 yellow onion, sliced; 1 tablespoon cumin; 2 bay leaves; 1/2 cup chipotles in adobo sauce; 24 thin corn tortillas; 8–12 4-inch bamboo skewers; 1/4 cup SRF Wagyu Beef Tallow, for frying; 8 oz Monterey Jack cheese, shredded; 2 Roma tomatoes, diced; 1/2 head iceberg lettuce, shredded; Sour cream; Salsa; Guacamole

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Cuisine

Mexican-American

Author

Nathan Michael & Julia Flowers

Servings

6 to 8

Prep Time

1 hour 15 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

Calories

714

Crisp, golden, and deeply savory. These SRF Beef Flautas start with Wagyu beef chuck roast, pressure-cooked until tender with citrus, garlic, chipotle, and warm spices. The beef is shredded, rolled into thin corn tortillas with Monterey Jack cheese, then fried in Wagyu beef tallow until crisp. Finished with cool lettuce, diced tomatoes, salsa, sour cream, and guacamole, this is comfort food with a precise, elevated edge.

Ingredients

For the Beef

1 SRF Wagyu Beef Chuck Roast, fat layer removed and cut into 4x4-inch chunks
Kosher salt
Juice of 1 orange
Juice of 1 lime
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1/2 yellow onion, sliced
1/2 yellow onion, sliced
1 tablespoon cumin
2 bay leaves
1/2 cup chipotles in adobo sauce

For the Flautas

24 thin corn tortillas
8–12 4-inch bamboo skewers
1/4 cup SRF Wagyu Beef Tallow, for frying
8 oz Monterey Jack cheese, shredded

To Serve

2 Roma tomatoes, diced
1/2 head iceberg lettuce, shredded
Sour cream
Salsa
Guacamole

Directions

Sear the Beef

Turn the Instant Pot to sauté mode.
Generously season all sides of the beef with kosher salt. Working in batches, sear the beef until golden brown on all sides.
Return all browned beef to the pot with its juices.

Pressure Cook

Turn the Instant Pot to sauté mode.
Generously season all sides of the beef with kosher salt. Working in batches, sear the beef until golden brown on all sides.
Return all browned beef to the pot with its juices.

Shred the Beef

Using a slotted spoon, remove the beef from the pot.
Shred with two forks, then taste and adjust seasoning with more salt if needed. Set aside to cool slightly.
Prepare the shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, and shredded lettuce while the beef cools.

Prepare the Tortillas

Lightly steam the tortillas, about 12 at a time, just until pliable. Avoid over-steaming, which can make them fragile.

Assemble the Flautas

In a frying pan over medium heat, melt the Wagyu beef tallow.
To assemble, place one steamed tortilla on a clean surface. Add 1–2 tablespoons shredded beef and about 2 teaspoons Monterey Jack cheese.
Roll tightly. Secure with two bamboo skewers spaced about 2 inches apart.
Repeat until you have three flautas secured on the same two skewers. Continue assembling the remaining flautas.

Fry

Using tongs, gently place the skewered flautas into the hot tallow.
Fry for about 2 minutes, then flip and fry another 2 minutes, adjusting heat as needed to keep the flautas golden and crisp without burning.
Transfer to paper towels to drain. Continue with the remaining flautas.

Serve

Serve
Crisp exterior. Tender beef. A quiet heat from chipotle.
A generous dish built for sharing.

Recipe Note

Author Bio

Nathan Michael and Julia Flowers are a culinary duo passionate about creating memorable meals. Nathan, a design enthusiast and grilling expert, specializes in charcoal grilling, often featuring Snake River Farms’ American Wagyu Skirt Steak. Julia, a seasonal food lover and ice cream maker, brings comfort and a touch of decadence to the table, especially with premium cuts like the Manhattan Steak. Together, they turn every meal into a special experience.

Nutrition

Serving Size 6 to 8
Calories 714, Carbs 57 grams (19%), Protein 47 grams (94%), Fat 35 grams (53%), Saturated Fat 16 grams (103%), Trans Fat 1 grams, Cholesterol 146 milligrams (49%), Fiber 10 grams (40%), Sugar 6 grams, Sodium 546 milligrams (24%), Iron 6 milligrams (35%), Potassium 969 milligrams (28%)