Ranch-Style Carnitas Huaraches with Molcajete Salsa

Steps

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1. 1
   Heat a griddle or comal with a little oil and fry the beans, gently mashing them with a spoon until they become crispy.
   ≈0:42
2. 2
   On another part of the griddle, place the tomatoes, chile de árbol peppers, onion, and garlic with a little water to cook until softened.
   ≈0:42
3. 3
   Cut fresh cactus paddle into strips and grill on the comal until cooked.
   ≈1:28
4. 4
   Heat oil on the griddle and sear the beef slices with salt and pepper until browned. Grill onion slices on the side until golden.
   ≈2:23
5. 5
   Grind the cooked tomatoes, chiles, onion, and garlic in a molcajete to make a spicy salsa.
   ≈4:15
6. 6
   Take a portion of masa, make a small indentation, fill with refried beans, and cover with more masa, shaping it into an oval boat. Cook on the griddle until golden on both sides.
   ≈4:33
7. 7
   Top each cooked boat with salsa, cheese, grilled beef, cactus, and onion. Add extra salsa if desired for more heat.
   ≈5:23