Imagine biting into a perfectly crispy, golden-brown flauta filled with tender, juicy shredded beef that melts in your mouth - a culinary experience that transports you straight to the heart of Mexico! These Instant Pot Shredded Beef Flautas are not just a meal; they're a flavor explosion that will have your family and friends begging for seconds. With the magic of an Instant Pot and a few simple ingredients, you can transform an ordinary dinner into an extraordinary feast that combines convenience, speed, and authentic Mexican cuisine.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 45 mins
Total Time: 1 hrs
Cuisine: Mexican
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 12 corn tortillas
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the beef chuck roast by patting it dry with paper towels and seasoning generously with taco seasoning on all sides.
- Place the chopped onion at the bottom of the Instant Pot, then add the seasoned beef chuck roast on top of the onions.
- Pour beef broth around the meat, ensuring it doesn't wash off the seasoning from the roast.
- Close the Instant Pot lid, set the valve to sealing, and cook on high pressure for 45 minutes.
- Once cooking is complete, allow natural pressure release for 15 minutes, then carefully do a quick release for any remaining pressure.
- Remove the beef from the Instant Pot and shred using two forks, discarding any large fat pieces.
- Warm corn tortillas briefly to make them pliable, then fill each tortilla with shredded beef.
- Tightly roll each tortilla into a flauta, securing with toothpicks if needed.
- Heat oil in a large skillet to 350°F for frying.
- Carefully fry flautas in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil, then serve hot with salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.
Tips
- Pat the beef chuck roast completely dry before seasoning to ensure maximum flavor absorption and better browning.
- Use fresh corn tortillas and warm them slightly to prevent cracking when rolling.
- Maintain oil temperature at 350°F for even, crispy frying - use a kitchen thermometer for precision.
- Don't overcrowd the skillet when frying; work in small batches to keep the oil temperature consistent.
- Let the shredded beef cool slightly before filling tortillas to prevent tearing.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of cumin or chili powder to your taco seasoning.
- Drain fried flautas on a wire rack with paper towels for maximum crispiness.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor experience.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 380kcal
Carbohydrates: 25g
Protein: 28g
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Cholesterol: 95mg
