Rajas con Queso y Frijoles de la Olla

Steps

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1. 1
   Sort and rinse the pinto beans, removing any broken beans or debris. Place in a fine mesh strainer and rinse thoroughly.
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2. 2
   Transfer beans to a pressure cooker with 2 garlic cloves, 1 jalapeño, 1/4 onion, salt, black pepper, oregano, and cumin. Cover with water to the max line (about 10 cups). Close and pressure cook on high for 50 minutes.
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3. 3
   Mix corn masa, flour, salt, and baking powder in a bowl. Add shortening and crumble with your hands. Gradually add hot water while mixing until the dough is hydrated but not sticky. Knead for a couple minutes until smooth, shape into a ball, and cover with a damp towel to rest.
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4. 4
   Roast poblano peppers over a flame or hot burner on all sides until blackened. Transfer to a sealed container or Ziploc bag to steam. Simultaneously roast Roma tomatoes, 1/4 onion, and jalapeño or Serrano peppers until charred.
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5. 5
   Transfer roasted tomatoes, onion, and peppers to a blender. Add 2 garlic cloves, cumin, chicken bouillon or salt to taste, and 1/4 cup water. Blend until smooth and set aside.
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6. 6
   Peel the blackened skin off the poblano peppers, remove the stem and seeds. Cut into strips and then halve lengthwise.
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   Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and cook for a couple minutes until softened.
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8. 8
   Add the prepared rajas, season with salt, and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
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9. 9
   Pour in the prepared salsa (rinse the blender with a little water to get all of it), stir, and bring to a simmer. Taste and adjust seasoning. Simmer for another 3 minutes until sauce reduces.
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10. 10
    Add the cheese cubes, turn off heat, cover, and allow the cheese to melt.
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11. 11
    Using a tortilla press with cut Ziploc bag pieces, divide dough into equal 50-gram balls (if using a scale). Place in the center, cover with plastic, and press evenly.
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    Carefully remove each tortilla from the plastic and place on a hot comal. Cook for 25 seconds, flip, cook 30 seconds, flip again, press the center to puff, and cook 10-15 seconds more. Transfer to a kitchen towel and repeat with remaining dough.
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    To serve, place beans with broth in a bowl, top with the rajas con queso, and serve with warm tortillas. Optionally add a fried egg.
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