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Chilaquiles verdes with steak, chorizo and refried beans

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  • 20–25 whole tortilla triangles
  • 4 cup beans
  • 1 lb homemade chorizo
  • 15 whole tomatillos
  • 1 whole roma tomato
  • 1 piece onion
  • 2 cloves garlic cloves
  • chiles serranos or jalapeños
Blend tomatillos (boiled, grilled or raw), a roma tomato, a piece of onion, two garlic cloves, serranos or jalapeños, chiles de arbol, a handful of cilantro, salt and a little water until smooth; set aside.
  • chiles de arbol
  • cilantro
  • salt
  • water
  • 2 lb steak
  • oil
  • black pepper
  • garlic
Season two pounds of finely chopped steak with a drizzle of oil, salt, black pepper and garlic; mix to coat and set aside.
  • avocado oil
Heat avocado oil in a pan over medium-high heat; fry the tortilla triangles until golden, drain, and repeat with the rest.
Variation: air fry the tortilla triangles at 400 degrees for five minutes instead of frying.
  • oil
  • 1 piece onion
  • ½ whole jalapeno
Heat a little oil over medium-high heat, sauté a piece of onion and half a jalapeno for a couple of minutes.
Add the cold beans and bring to a simmer, then smash them down; keep on the lowest setting.
Cook the homemade chorizo over medium-high heat, breaking it down, about six minutes; remove.
Cooking the chorizo and steak
In the same pan cook the steak a little at a time so it does not overcrowd, about three minutes per batch; remove.
Over medium heat, heat a little oil and sauté a piece of onion for a couple of minutes.
  • oil
  • 1 piece onion
Add the sauce, bring to a simmer, taste for salt and simmer another five minutes.
  • queso Oaxaca
  • medium cheddar cheese
Mix in the chips, then queso Oaxaca and medium cheddar.
  • crema mexicana
  • queso fresco
  • onion
Layer: a bed of beans, the chilaquiles, crema mexicana, queso fresco, steak and chorizo, more crema and queso fresco, and onion on top.
Layering the chilaquiles