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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Cornmeal, 10 oz$0.08/oz typical | 10 oz | $0.80Typical price |
 | Beef chuck roast, 4 lb$6.99/lb typical | 4 lb | $27.96Typical price |
 | Refried beans, 8.5 oz$0.10/oz typical | 8.5 oz | $0.85Typical price |
 | Romaine and salad greens, 0.5$2.49 each typical | 0.5 | $1.00Typical price |
 | Fresh tomatoes, 0.3 lb$1.99/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.62Typical price |
 | Blue cheese, 2 oz$0.80/oz typical | 2 oz | $1.60Typical price |
 | Heavy cream, 2.75 oz$0.22/oz typical | 2.75 oz | $0.61Typical price |
 | Onions, 0.15 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.17Typical price |
 | Avocados, 1$1.29 each typical | 1 | $1.29Typical price |
 | Salsa, 1 oz$0.14/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.14Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $35.61 | ||
Swaps
- Swap beef chuck roast for pork roastabout $4.50/lb less at typical prices
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap heavy cream for evaporatedabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepperCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil
Not included in the cost.
- 45 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$$$typical cost tier
MexicanGluten-freeFamilyDinners
Typical price
$8.90 per serving$35.61 for 4
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Ingredients
- 2 cup masa-harina
- 1 1/2 cup warm water
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 4 piece beef chuck steaks
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- salt and black pepper to season
- 4 tbsp lard
- 1 cup black refried beans
- 2 cup shredded romaine lettuce
- 1 lg plum tomato
- 1/2 cup queso fresco
- 1/3 cup mexican crema
- 1/3 piece white onion
- 1 avocado
- red salsa
Steps
- Mix masa harina, warm water, and salt in a bowl, then rest the dough for 5 minutes.
- Divide the dough into four pieces and shape each into a long oval.
- Heat 2 tablespoons lard in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the masa cakes for 3 to 4 minutes per side.
- Season the steaks with garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then cook them in the skillet with the remaining lard for 4 to 5 minutes per side, until they reach 145 F.
- Warm the refried beans in a small saucepan over medium-low heat for 5 minutes.
- Chop the romaine, tomato, onion, and avocado, then crumble the queso fresco.
- Spread beans over each masa cake and top with beef, vegetables, queso fresco, crema, and red salsa.
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