Sopes de Carne Molida (Ground Beef Sopes)
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:
- Refried beans
- Chopped lettuce
- Mexican crema
- Crumbled queso fresco
- Salsa to taste
featured seasoning
All Purpose
Directions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Fry:
Heat oil in a skillet and fry the sopes until golden.
- Serve:
Spread a layer of refried beans, add the ground beef, and top with lettuce, crema, queso fresco, and salsa to taste.