How to make Tacos Dorados Ahogados - A Treasures of The Mexican Table Recipe

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

fresh cheese

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Feta is more accessible and adds a similar salty flavor.

jalapeños

🥗Healthier: banana peppers

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Banana peppers offer a milder heat, while bell peppers are cost-effective.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Fry corn tortillas until golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Remove tortillas and drain on paper towels.

Fill each tortilla with refried beans and fold in half.

In a large pot, combine beef chuck, halved onion, garlic cloves, bay leaf, guajillo chiles, black peppercorns, tomato, carrots, salt, and black pepper. Cover with water and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer until the meat is tender, about 2-3 hours.

Remove the meat and shred it, then return it to the pot to warm in the broth.

Serve tacos with shredded meat, topped with crema, crumbled queso fresco, pickled red onions, and shredded cabbage.

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