Flautas - C.A.C.A Family Presents Authentic Mexican Flautas (Taquitos)

corn tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole grain tortillas

💰Cheaper: flour tortillas

Whole grain tortillas offer more fiber, while flour tortillas can be less expensive.

shredded meat

🥗Healthier: lean turkey or chicken

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lean meats are lower in fat, while beans provide a budget-friendly protein alternative.

Warm the corn tortillas on a comal until pliable.

Use about 1.5 pounds of ground beef for the filling, depending on how many flautas you want to make.

Roll the tortillas tightly around the filling, ensuring not to overfill them.

Heat vegetable oil in a 14-inch frying pan over medium heat.

Add a piece of onion to the oil to prevent the kitchen from smelling like burnt oil.

Once the oil is hot, place the rolled flautas in the pan to fry.

Cook the flautas until golden brown on one side, then flip to cook the other side.

Remove the flautas from the pan and drain on paper towels.

Prepare rice by washing 1 cup of rice and letting it dry.

Cut tomatoes in half and blend them with garlic to add to the rice.

Add water and chicken bouillon to the rice and cook until done.

Serve the flautas with sour cream, lettuce, cheese, and salsa.

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