Flautas de Arrachera (Crispy Rolled Steak Tacos)
Corn tortillas rolled tight around chopped marinated steak and cheese, fried until golden and served with salsa verde and crema.
Made with Salsa verde (cooked tomatillo salsa) and Corn tortillas from masa harina and Carne asada marinade. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time45 min plus marinating
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £2.46 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Marinate the steak in your ready made carne asada marinade (see the base recipe) for 2 to 6 hours in the fridge. Discard the used marinade.
- 2
Pat the steak dry and sear in a very hot pan for 3 minutes each side. Rest for 5 minutes and chop small.
10 min - 3
Warm the corn tortillas (see the base recipe) in a dry pan so they bend without cracking. Put steak and cheese along the middle of each, roll tightly and secure with a cocktail stick.
2 min - 4
Heat the oil in a deep frying pan to 180 C. Fry 4 flautas at a time for 2 to 3 minutes, turning, until golden and crisp. Drain on kitchen paper.
3 min - 5
Serve on a bed of lettuce with salsa verde (see the base recipe), crema and radish.
Tips
- Warm the tortillas well or they crack when rolled.
- Roll tightly and fry seam side down first so they hold together.
- Test the oil with a small piece of tortilla. It should sizzle and turn golden in 30 seconds.
Storing and freezing
Best eaten straight away. Leftover flautas keep in the fridge for up to 2 days and should be crisped in a hot oven until steaming hot all the way through.
Questions
What is the difference between flautas and taquitos?
They are very similar. Flautas are usually longer, made with larger tortillas, while taquitos are shorter and thinner. Names vary by region.
Can I bake them?
Yes. Brush with oil and bake at 220 C (200 C fan) for 15 to 20 minutes, turning once, until golden. They are less crisp than fried but lighter.
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GFDFEFSopes de Frijol con Salsa Verde (Masa Cups with Beans)
GFEFNFTamales de Pollo en Salsa Verde (Chicken Tamales in Green Tomatillo Salsa)
GFDFEFQuesadillas de Camarón y Pollo con Salsa Verde (Prawn and Chicken Quesadillas)
GFEFNFSee every dish made with salsa verde (cooked tomatillo salsa)
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.