Flautas con Consomé

Oh, qué rico! 😋 Flautas con Consomé (crispy rolled tacos served with a rich, flavorful broth for dipping) is a Mexican comfort food classic — crunchy on the outside, juicy and savory inside, and dunked into a warm, spiced consomé (broth) that ties it all together.

Here’s how to make them, step-by-step 👇

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🌮 Flautas con Consomé

🧂 Ingredients

For the Flautas:

• 12 corn tortillas (slightly warmed to prevent cracking)

• 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (or beef, pork, or mashed potatoes for vegetarian)

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• Oil for frying

For the Consomé (broth):

• 1 tbsp oil

• ½ small onion, chopped

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 2 Roma tomatoes, chopped

• 1 guajillo chili, soaked and deseeded (optional for depth and color)

• 3 cups chicken broth

• ½ tsp ground cumin

• Salt and pepper, to taste

For topping/serving:

• Shredded lettuce or cabbage

• Sour cream or Mexican crema

• Crumbled queso fresco

• Avocado slices

• Fresh cilantro

• Lime wedges

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🔥 Instructions

1. Make the consomé (broth)

1. In a saucepan, heat 1 tbsp oil over medium heat.

2. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant (about 2 minutes).

3. Add tomatoes and cook until softened.

4. Blend this mixture with the guajillo chili and ½ cup of the broth until smooth.

5. Return to the pan, add remaining broth, cumin, salt, and pepper.

6. Simmer for 10–15 minutes to develop flavor. Keep warm.

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2. Prepare the flautas

1. Warm tortillas briefly (microwave 20 seconds wrapped in a damp towel, or on a hot griddle) until pliable.

2. Place a few tablespoons of shredded chicken along one edge of each tortilla, season lightly with salt, and roll tightly.

3. Secure with a toothpick if needed.

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3. Fry

1. Heat ½ inch of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat (about 350°F / 175°C).

2. Fry flautas seam-side down for 2–3 minutes per side, until golden and crispy.

3. Drain on paper towels.

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4. Serve

• Ladle hot consomé into small bowls.

• Arrange crispy flautas on a plate with lettuce, crema, queso fresco, avocado, and cilantro.

• Dip the flautas into the warm consomé before each bite — heavenly! 😍

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💡 Tips & Variations

• Air fryer version: Brush with oil and air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway.

• Beef version: Use shredded barbacoa or birria beef for an even richer taste.

• Extra flavor: Add a splash of lime juice or chopped chipotle to your consomé.

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Would you like me to give you the birria-style version (crispy beef flautas served with deep red, spiced consomé)? It’s restaurant-level delicious!