mexican essentials: some assembly required

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Andy Anderson !
Wichita, KS

I made these about a week ago, and posted a photo. Several of you asked that I post it as a recipe, so you could keep it in your files. When I served it, I made a taco bar with chicken, pork, beef, refried beans, some cheese, and served on toasted flour tortillas. They were a big hit. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For mexican essentials: some assembly required

  • PLAN/PURCHASE
  • avocado oil, as needed
  • flour tortillas
  • refried beans, recipe link to follow
  • taco steak meat, pulled chicken, or pork
  • queso fresco cheese, shredded
  • salt, kosher variety, to taste
  • white pepper, freshly ground, to taste
  • ADDITIONAL ITEMS
  • sliced avocados
  • shredded lettuce
  • a good salsa
  • lots of beer

How To Make mexican essentials: some assembly required

  • 1
    PREP/PREPARE
  • 2
    Here is a great recipe for refried beans: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/side/vegetable/south-of-the-border-essentials-refried-beans.html?r=10
  • 3
    These work well with beef, pork, or chicken… Here is an awesome recipe for steak taco meat: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/main-course/beef/mexican-essentials-awesome-steak-taco-meat.html?r=11
  • 4
    There are a lot of cheeses that you could use for this… even a combination of different varieties. I felt that the queso fresco, really pulled the other ingredients together, and helped to make this recipe a success.
  • 5
    Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
  • 6
    Place a rack in the middle position, and preheat the oven to 350f (175c).
  • 7
    Brush both sides of the tortillas with the avocado oil.
  • 8
    Toast in the oven until browning is spots, and beginning to crisp, about 3 – 5 minutes.
  • 9
    Chef’s Note: Turn the tortillas over after 2 minutes.
  • 10
    Remove from the oven, and spread some refried beans over the top.
  • 11
    Add a generous amount of chicken, pork, or beef.
  • 12
    Cover with the cheese... Be generous.
  • 13
    Pop back into the oven, for about 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melty, and beginning to brown in spots.
  • 14
    PLATE/PRESENT
  • So yummy
    15
    Serve them while nice and warm. Enjoy.
  • Stud Muffin
    16
    Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

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