Recipe Details
Ingredients
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1tablespooncanola oil
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2poundsboneless beef chuck roast, cut into chunks
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1poundtomatoes, chopped
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4cupswater
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1mediumonion, chopped
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4mediumjalapeno peppers, diced
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1cupchopped fresh cilantro, divided
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5clovesgarlic, smashed
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2tablespoonsground cumin
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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2mediumlimes, juiced
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1cupshredded Monterey Jack cheese
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12(6 inch)flour tortillas, warmed
Cooking Directions
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Heat oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium heat. Add beef and saute, working in batches if needed, until browned, 5 to 7 minutes.
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Add tomatoes, water, onion, jalapenos, 1/2 cup cilantro, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil. Lower heat to a simmer and cook until meat is tender, about 2 hours.
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a cookie sheet.
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Remove beef from the pot, shred with 2 forks, and toss with remaining cilantro, lime juice, and more salt and pepper.
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Take each tortilla and place 2 tablespoons of the shredded beef and some Monterey Jack cheese into it. Roll tightly and place on the prepared cookie sheet.
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Bake in the preheated oven until flautas are golden and crisp, about 15 minutes, turning once halfway through. Remove from the oven and cut in half before serving.
Cook’s Note:
You can make this with any meat. You can use beer in place of water.
Nutrition Facts
Full Nutrition Label | |
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Servings Per Recipe6 | |
Calories524 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 30g |
38% |
Saturated Fat 12g |
58% |
Cholesterol 85mg |
28% |
Sodium 490mg |
21% |
Total Carbohydrate 36g |
13% |
Dietary Fiber 4g |
15% |
Total Sugars 5g |
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Protein 28g |
57% |
Vitamin C 25mg |
27% |
Calcium 269mg |
21% |
Iron 6mg |
33% |
Potassium 584mg |
12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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