Flautas Ahogadas | Mexican Drowned Tacos

🌮 Flautas Ahogadas | Mexican Drowned Tacos

Flautas Ahogadas are crispy rolled tacos (flautas) “drowned” in a savory, spicy tomato sauce — a flavorful twist on traditional Mexican street food.

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)

For the Flautas:

• 8 small corn tortillas

• 2 cups cooked shredded chicken, beef, or beef barbacoa

• Oil for frying

For the Drowning Sauce (Salsa Ahogada):

• 3 large ripe tomatoes

• 2–3 dried chiles de árbol or guajillo chiles (adjust to spice preference)

• 1 small onion

• 1–2 cloves garlic

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1 cup chicken broth (or water)

• 1 teaspoon lime juice

Optional Toppings:

• Chopped onions

• Fresh cilantro

• Sour cream or Mexican crema

• Crumbled queso fresco

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Make the Sauce

1. Boil or roast tomatoes, onion, and chiles until softened.

2. Blend with garlic, salt, chicken broth, and lime juice until smooth.

3. Simmer in a saucepan 5–10 minutes to deepen flavor. Adjust seasoning.

2️⃣ Prepare Flautas

1. Warm tortillas slightly to make them pliable.

2. Place a spoonful of shredded chicken (or beef) on each tortilla and roll tightly.

3. Fry in hot oil until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.

3️⃣ Assemble & Serve

1. Place fried flautas in a shallow dish.

2. Pour the warm “drowning” sauce generously over the flautas.

3. Garnish with chopped onions, cilantro, sour cream, and queso fresco.

🌟 Tips

• For less greasy flautas, you can bake them at 400°F (200°C) for 15–20 minutes, brushing lightly with oil.

• Adjust spice level in the sauce by reducing or removing chiles.

• Serve immediately to enjoy the crispy texture combined with the saucy goodness.

These drowned tacos are perfect for a festive Mexican dinner or a flavorful weekend treat.

If you want, I can also share a quick version using pre-cooked rotisserie chicken to cut prep time in half.