Beef, Chorizo, and Chile Flautas

Seasoned beef, Anaheim chiles, and cheese rolled up in a crispy tortilla. Killer game day food. Traditionally pan-fried, which is very simple to do as well, but they just came out too perfect in the old air fryer.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
2 hrs 35 mins
Additional Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
3 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
24 flautas

Ingredients

  • 7 Anaheim chile peppers

  • 2 pounds ground chuck

  • pound bulk chorizo sausage

  • ¼ cup canola oil, or as needed

  • 2 ½ (12 fluid ounce) cans or bottles light beer

  • ¾ cup salsa

  • 2 tablespoons ground ancho chile powder

  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder

  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin

  • 1 tablespoon onion powder

  • 1 tablespoon sea salt

  • 1 teaspoon dried marjoram

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • 24 (8 inch) flour tortillas

  • 2 cups shredded Colby-Jack cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place peppers, cut-sides down, onto the prepared baking sheet.

  2. Roast peppers in the preheated oven until the skins are brown and crispy, about 15 minutes. Place blackened peppers into a bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Allow peppers to steam as they cool, about 20 minutes. Remove and discard skins. Dice flesh and set aside.

  3. Combine ground chuck and chorizo in a bowl, kneading together as evenly as possible.

  4. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a pot over medium heat. Add meat and cook and stir until browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes. Strain out 90% of the grease.

  5. Stir beer, salsa, chile powder, garlic powder, cumin, onion powder, salt, marjoram, black pepper, and cayenne into the meat. Stir in 1/2 of the diced chile peppers. Crank up the heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until most of the liquid has disappeared, about 2 hours; don't let all the liquid evaporate or you'll have dry meat.

  6. Brush one side of a tortilla with some of the remaining canola oil. On the dry side, about 1/2 inch from one side of the tortilla, spoon a line of beef and chorizo, sprinkle with Colby-Jack cheese, and top with some diced chile peppers. Roll the loaded side over multiple times until the tortilla is in a tight roll. Make sure it is tight by tucking the first rotation up under the meat. Set rolled tortilla seam-side down on the wire rack of an air fryer. Repeat with remaining tortillas.

  7. Preheat an air fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions.

  8. Fry in the preheated air fryer for 6 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

685 Calories
32g Fat
63g Carbs
30g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 685
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 32g 41%
Saturated Fat 12g 61%
Cholesterol 78mg 26%
Sodium 1512mg 66%
Total Carbohydrate 63g 23%
Dietary Fiber 4g 15%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 30g 61%
Vitamin C 39mg 43%
Calcium 65mg 5%
Iron 11mg 59%
Potassium 510mg 11%

* 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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