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Flautas de Birria recipe.

Flautas de Birria

author Maricruz Avalos Flores
20 flautas
These flautas de birria are everything I love in one bite. Crispy tortillas, juicy birria inside, and that warm consomé for dipping. They’re a great way to use leftover birria or even make a new batch just for this recipe.
prep 30 minutes
cook 1 hour
total 1 hour 30 minutes
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Ingredients 

  • 1 ½ lb chuck roast
  • 2 cups adobo sauce (read notes)
  • 20 corn tortillas
  • cooking oil (as needed)
  • salt (to taste)

For serving

  • guacamole salsa
  • cilantro (chopped)
  • onion (chopped)
  • crema
  • Cotija cheese
  • limes

Instructions
 

  • Sauté and brown beef chunks in the Instant Pot with a bit of oil, then pour in the adobo sauce with two cups of water and a good pinch of salt.
  • Pressure cook on high for 45 minutes, let the pressure release, and then transfer the meat to a bowl and shred.
  • If you use store-bought tortillas, heat them a bit in the microwave so they will become soft and pliable.
  • Place a bit of shredded birria meat on one side of each tortilla, roll tightly into flautas, and secure with toothpicks.
  • Heat plenty of oil in a pan and fry the flautas in small batches until golden and crispy.
  • Pile the flautas on a plate, top with guacamole salsa, chopped onion and cilantro, a sprinkle of cheese, and a drizzle of crema.
  • Serve with a small bowl of birria consomé on the side for dipping and enjoy!

Notes

  • Warm the tortillas before rolling so they don’t crack. A quick pass on a hot comal or 10–15 seconds in the microwave wrapped in a towel keeps them soft and easy to roll.
  • Don’t overfill the tortillas. A small line of meat is enough for tight, even rolls that fry beautifully.
  • Fry on medium heat. Too hot and they burn fast; too low and they soak up extra oil. Medium heat gives you that perfect golden crisp.
  • Serve immediately with warm consomé, shredded lettuce, crema, salsa, or whatever you love, birria flautas shine with fresh toppings.
Nutrition Information
Serving: 1flauta wihout toppings | Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 5390mg | Potassium: 167mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 67IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 2mg