A comforting Mexican dish where crispy rolled tortillas filled with tender meat are paired with a flavorful, aromatic consomé for dipping. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, this recipe combines crunch with warmth in every bite.
🕒 Prep & Cook Time
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Servings: 6
🛠️ Equipment
- Large pot
- Skillet or deep pan for frying
- Tongs
- Paper towels
- Blender (for consomé)
- Toothpicks (optional, to hold flautas)
🥩 Ingredients
For the Flautas
- 2 cups shredded chicken or beef (cooked)
- 12 corn tortillas
- 1 cup queso fresco (optional)
- Oil for frying
- Salt to taste
For the Consomé
- 6 cups beef or chicken broth
- 3 Roma tomatoes
- 3 guajillo chiles (seeded & soaked)
- 1 ancho chile (optional, for depth)
- ½ medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 small carrot, chopped
- 1 small potato, chopped
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- Salt & pepper to taste
For Garnishes
- Shredded lettuce
- Sliced avocado
- Mexican crema or sour cream
- Salsa
- Lime wedges
🍅 Ingredient Notes
- Tortillas: Slightly warm them before rolling to avoid cracks.
- Meat: Shredded rotisserie chicken or leftover beef works well.
- Chiles: Guajillo adds color & mild heat, ancho adds smokiness.
- Oil: Use neutral oil like canola or vegetable.
👩🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Make the Consomé
- In a skillet, roast tomatoes, onion, and garlic until lightly charred.
- Blend with soaked chiles, cumin, oregano, and 1 cup of broth until smooth.
- Strain mixture into a large pot with the rest of the broth.
- Add carrot and potato; simmer for 25–30 minutes. Adjust seasoning.
Step 2: Prepare the Flautas
- Warm tortillas slightly to soften.
- Fill each tortilla with shredded meat and roll tightly. Secure with toothpicks if needed.
- Heat oil in a pan and fry until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
Step 3: Assemble & Serve
- Place flautas on a plate, top with lettuce, crema, avocado, and salsa.
- Serve hot with a side bowl of steaming consomé for dipping.
📊 Nutrition Facts (per serving, approx.)
- Calories: 420
- Protein: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fat: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Sodium: 760mg
💡 Tips & Variations
- Cheese option: Add queso fresco or melted cheese inside the flauta for extra richness.
- Vegetarian version: Use sautéed mushrooms, beans, or potatoes instead of meat.
- Make-ahead: Flautas can be rolled and refrigerated before frying.
- Crispier flautas: Double-fry quickly for extra crunch.
- Extra flavor: Add a splash of lime juice to the consomé before serving.
