Beef

Sopes de Carne Molida (Ground Beef Sopes)

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Ingredients

  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Spanglish Asadero All Purpose Seasoning
  • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
  • ¼ white onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cups Maseca (corn flour)
  • 2 cups warm water
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • Oil for frying

For Serving:

  1. Refried beans
  2. Chopped lettuce
  3. Mexican crema
  4. Crumbled queso fresco
  5. Salsa to taste
All Purpose
Directions
  1. Cook the meat:
    In a skillet with a little oil, add the ground beef. Season with salt, pepper, and Spanglish Asadero All Purpose Seasoning. Cook for 3 minutes, then add the garlic and onion. Mix, cover, and let cook for 8 minutes.
  2. Prepare the dough:
    In a bowl, mix the Maseca, pinch of salt, and warm water. Knead well for about 5 minutes until smooth and workable.
  3. Form the sopes:
    Take a portion of dough, shape it into a small tortilla, and cook it on a griddle for 1 minute on each side. Remove, and while still warm, pinch the edges with your fingers to form the sope shape.
  4. Fry:
    Heat oil in a skillet and fry the sopes until golden.
  5. Serve:
    Spread a layer of refried beans, add the ground beef, and top with lettuce, crema, queso fresco, and salsa to taste.