Step #1 Note: See the "Southwestern Rub", "Corn & Cumin Custard", and "Bayou Blast - {Emeril's Creole Spice uping}" recipes which are included in this collection.
Step #2 Preheat the grill.
Step #3 Preheat the fryer.
Step #4 Spice up the flank steak with 2 tbsps olive oil & the Southwestern Rub.
Step #5 Place on the grill & cook for 3 to 4 mins on each side for medium-rare.
Step #6 remove this from the grill & allow to rest.
Step #7 For the black bean puree: In a sauce pot, heat 2 tbsps of the olive oil.
Step #8 Saute the onions for 1 min.
Step #9 Add the jalapenos, black beans, 2 tsps minced garlic, & 1/4 c sliced fresh cilantro.
Step #10 stir in the the chicken stock.
Step #11 Bring the liquid up to a boil & reduce to a simmer.
Step #12 Cook the beans for 2 hrs or until the beans are tender.
Step #13 remove this from the heat & puree until smooth.
Step #14 Spice up this with cumin, salt & pepper.
Step #15 For the salsa: In a mixing bowl, 1 tsp minced garlic, red onion, mix the peppers, lemon & lime juice, & 2 tbsps sliced cilantro together.
Step #16 Mix thoroughly.
Step #17 Spice up this with salt & pepper.
Step #18 For the flautas, using a french knife, julienne the flank steak.
Step #19 Place 2 oz of the flank steak & 1 oz of the grated cheese in the center of each tortilla.
Step #20 Tuck the sides in & roll the tortilla up tightly.
Step #21 (The flautas should resemble an over-sized pencil shape.
Step #22 ) Fry 3 to 4 flautas at a time for 3 mins or until the flautas are crispy.
Step #23 remove this from the fryer & drain on a paper-lined plate.
Step #24 Spice up this with Southwestern Rub mix.
Step #25 In a small mixing bowl, mix the sour cream, tequila & remaining cilantro together.
Step #26 Mix thoroughly & Spice up this with salt & pepper.
Step #27 On a platter, spoon the black bean puree in the center the plate.
Step #28 Invert the custards in the center of each plate.
Step #29 Dab the cilantro cream around the custard & the rim of the plate.
Step #30 Pile the flautas against the custard.
Step #31 Garnish with chives, red peppers, yellow peppers, & Bayou Blast.
Step #32 This recipe yields 4 servings.
Step #33 Comments: The original recice title as listed is "Beef Flautas With Black Bean Puree, Roasted Pepper Salsa & Cilantro Cream".