Mexican Sopes with Chorizo and Refried Beans

Ingredients

• 2 cups masa harina
• 1 cups warm water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup vegetable oil

• 1 cup refried beans
• 1 pound chorizo, cooked and crumbled
• 1 cup shredded lettuce
• 1 cup crumbled queso fresco
• 1 cup diced tomatoes
• 1 cup sour cream

Method

1. 01
   In a large bowl, combine the masa harina, salt, and warm water. Mix until a dough forms.
2. 02
   Divide the dough into 8 equal balls and flatten each into a disc about 1/2 inch thick.
3. 03
   Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the vegetable oil. Cook each sope for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
4. 04
   While the sopes are cooking, prepare the chorizo by cooking it in a separate skillet over medium heat until fully cooked and crumbled.
5. 05
   Once the sopes are cooked, remove them from the skillet and let them cool slightly. Use your fingers to pinch up the edges, forming a small rim.
6. 06
   Spread a thin layer of refried beans on each sope, then top with crumbled chorizo.
7. 07
   Add shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and crumbled queso fresco over the chorizo layer.
8. 08
   Drizzle sour cream over the top of each sope before serving.