Calabacitas with Bacon

Steps

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1. 1
   Heat oil in a heavy pot and cut bacon into small pieces. Fry the bacon until it releases its fat and begins to crisp.
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2. 2
   Trim the sides of the zucchini and cut into large chunks. Add to the pot with the bacon and fry together.
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3. 3
   Finely chop the onion and garlic, add to the pot, and let everything fry well together. Season with a little salt.
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4. 4
   Remove the stems and seeds from the jalapeños, slice them into strips, and add to the pot. Continue frying until everything is cooked through.
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5. 5
   In a separate pot, heat oil and briefly fry the dried red chiles, then add minced garlic and onion.
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6. 6
   Add chopped tomatoes to the pot and fry everything together until the tomatoes are completely soft and broken down.
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7. 7
   Transfer the cooked tomato mixture to a blender, add a pinch of salt, and blend into a sauce.
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8. 8
   Pour the tomato sauce over the cooked zucchini and bacon, gently mix together, and add a small amount of crema to finish.
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9. 9
   Plate the dish and serve with warm flour tortillas.
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