mexican essentials: some assembly required

How To Make mexican essentials: some assembly required

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  PREP/PREPARE
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  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
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  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
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  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.
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  Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
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  Place a rack in the middle position, and preheat the oven to 350f (175c).
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  Brush both sides of the tortillas with the avocado oil.
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  Toast in the oven until browning is spots, and beginning to crisp, about 3 – 5 minutes.
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  Chef’s Note: Turn the tortillas over after 2 minutes.
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  Remove from the oven, and spread some refried beans over the top.
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  Add a generous amount of chicken, pork, or beef.
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  Cover with the cheese... Be generous.
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  Pop back into the oven, for about 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melty, and beginning to brown in spots.
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  PLATE/PRESENT
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  Serve them while nice and warm. Enjoy.
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  Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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