Sopes de Carne

Sopes de Carne are delectable thick corn tortillas topped with flavorful Halal spiced meat, fresh vegetables, and rich sauces, creating a perfect balance of taste and texture. This traditional Mexican dish is not only satisfying but also a delightful way to enjoy a hearty lunch.

Ingredients

• Corn masa harina - 1 cup
• Water - 1/2 cup
• Ground beef (Halal) - 200 grams
• Refried beans - 1/2 cup
• Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
• Fresh cilantro - 1/4 cup, chopped
• Red onion - 1/4 cup, diced
• Tomato - 1 medium, diced
• Avocado - 1 small, sliced
• Sour cream - 1/4 cup
• Queso fresco - 50 grams, crumbled
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Ground cumin - 1/4 teaspoon
• Ground black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the corn masa harina and water. Mix until a soft dough forms. Divide the dough into 4 equal balls.
2. Flatten each ball into a thick disc, about 1/2 inch thick, using a tortilla press or a rolling pin.
3. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook the discs for about 2 minutes on each side until lightly browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, salt, cumin, and pepper, cooking until the meat is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
5. Spread a generous tablespoon of refried beans on each cooked tortilla. Top with the browned ground beef.
6. Garnish each sope with diced tomato, onion, avocado slices, chopped cilantro, and crumbled queso fresco.
7. Drizzle with sour cream before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 25 g
• Carbs: 42 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 22 g
• Saturated Fat: 8 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from the beef and beans, supporting muscle health.
• Contains healthy fats from avocado, contributing to heart health.

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