Sopes

Method

1. 1
   • masa harina 300 g
   • water 2¼ dl
   • salt to taste

   Make the masa dough — Mix the masa harina with water and a pinch of salt to form a soft, non-sticky dough. Divide into 8 balls.

2. 2

   Shape the sopes — Flatten each ball into a thick disc about 1 cm high, then pinch up the edges to form a small rim.

3. 3

   Cook the sope bases — Cook the sope discs on a dry hot griddle for 2-3 minutes per side until lightly browned, then set aside.

   ⏱10 min
4. 4
   • ground beef 300 g
   • onion 1
   • vegetable oil 3 tbsp
   • ground cumin 1 tsp
   • salt to taste

   Brown the beef — Brown the ground beef with the onion and cumin in the vegetable oil, seasoning with salt, until fully cooked.

   ⏱10 min
5. 5
   • black beans 300 g
   • ground beef 300 g
   • queso fresco 100 g
   • mexican crema 1 dl
   • lettuce 1
   • tomato 2

   Assemble the sopes — Spread each sope with mashed black beans, top with the seasoned beef, lettuce, tomato, queso fresco, and a drizzle of crema.