RCP:Flautas

karennoca

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Juanita's Flautas

I got this recipe from a friend over 35 years ago, Juanita told me this recipe had been in her family for a long time. Simple and delicious.

2 cups water

2 tsp salt

2 beef bullion cubes

2 lbs. beef stew meat

Cook until meat is very tender and easily shreds. I like to cook with the lid off the last hour, letting the liquid evaporate and getting some nice brown bits on the pan. Add a little water if the meat needs to cook longer,while getting that bit of brown really adds to the flavor.

Cool meat slightly, shred then add:

1 1/2 pints sour cream

3/4 cup chopped green onions

1 cup jack cheese, grated

Set aside:

Fry one dozen corn tortillas and roll up. I prefer smaller hand made white corn and wheat tortillas from LaTortilla Factory. They are thicker and the taste is excellent.

When all the torts are fried, unroll and fill with meat mixture, then reroll and place in baking dish, 350° for 20 minutes.

Dip in avocado dip:

1 large, ripe avocado, mashed

1 can green chili salsa

salt to taste

We serve with refried beans doctored up with bacon, onion, garlic, taco sauce, cheddar cheese in the mix and on top, then heat in the oven until bubbly and cheese melted, plus a simple green salad.

Sometimes I use our favorite salsa with the avocado, or make my own. Vary the dip to your liking. Today I used 1 Ortega chili pepper, chopped and some Hatch Green Chili Enchilada Sauce, garlic and onion powder and a bit of fresh lime juice and cumin.

 
Thank you, Karen. You have just reintroduced flautas into my life.

We had them first & last while visiting Carlsbad Caverns and those suckers were deep-fried and hard as a rock. Honestly, my MIL loved them and couldn't get enough, but I could barely taste the filling and the tortilla was hard, finger-length & nasty!

So...for 25 years now I have leaped, vaulted & scurried past any mention of flautas on a menu.

From this point forth, I will give them another chance.

 
Please do, these are truly wonderful. I love the rich flavored beef with the creamy sour cream

and bite from the green onions and a little freshly ground pepper. Look for good corn torts, some are really awful. The ones I used tasted home made. and I prefer the white corn. I softened them in grapeseed oil, just enough so they can be folded, then filled and folded again. They do crisp up a bit in the oven. I lightly placed a piece of foil over the top, did not want them to steam, nor crisp too much.
Let us know if you try them and how you like them.

 
you just described a "perfect bite". anyone remember Barbra Streisand in the Mirror has 2 Faces?

 
Larry picked up Hormel's Italian-Style Roast Beef (pieces in brown gravy)

and I was actually surprised at how good it was served over buttery mashed potatoes. Then I was thinking it would make a great Philly Cheese steak sandwich without the work, but now I think it would be perfect for this recipe.

And I have ONE PRECIOUS PACKAGE of La Tortilla White Corn tortillas left in the freezer. I snag them whenever I find a shop willing to stock them...which is almost never. Thank you forever, Pat_BastropTX for giving me the gift of a tortilla with taste!

 
Marilyn, I use the La Tortilla Factory tortillas and I get them at

any of my Publix stores. I know if something is in the Publix system you can ask your store to bring them in. If I can get them you can get them. Talk to the grocery manager and tell him they are in the Publix stores down here. I can also send you some. Just let me know.

 
Marilyn, can I recommend a book for you?

well, not just for you, but I KNOW you will love it

It's called HALFWAY TO DEAD, written by Marci Crestani

It was recommended by a food blogger I like a lot, very witty person - I got it, read it and gave it to two of my friends in Brazil, it is hilarious, such a perfect read for women over 50 or approaching 50... or those who are curious about the second half of life

http://www.amazon.com/Halfway-Dead-After-Just-Laugh/dp/0990465918/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1428682845&sr=8-1&keywords=halfway+to+dead

 
Barb, you have had flautas at Rosa Mexicano!

When Richard and Tim were in NYC, remember?

That is always, always the first thing I order, along with the guacamole

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I vividly remember the guac; it was fascinating how they made it. The secret was not just the

fresh ingredients, but also the technique / tools. BUT, I do not recall the flautas.... I think it warrants a return trip! : )

 
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