Toastachos Recipe

Name: Toastachos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: corn or vegetable oil, for frying; 4 corn tortillas (6 inches); salt; pepper; ¾ cup ground chuck; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; ¼ cup beef stock; 2 plum tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped; cilantro (a small handful); 1 ½ tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon flour; ¾ cup milk; 1 ½ cups yellow cheddar cheese, shredded; ¼ cup pickled jalapeno pepper, drained; sour cream, for topping

Servings: persons

corn or vegetable oil, for frying
4 corn tortillas (6 inches)
salt
pepper
¾ cup ground chuck
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon tomato paste
¼ cup beef stock
2 plum tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped
cilantro (a small handful)
1 ½ tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon flour
¾ cup milk
1 ½ cups yellow cheddar cheese, shredded
¼ cup pickled jalapeno pepper, drained
sour cream, for topping

1
Heat a thin layer of oil in a small skillet and fry the tortillas 1 at a time over medium-high heat until golden and crisp.
2
Season with salt.
3
In medium nonstick skillet, heat a drizzle of oil over medium-high heat.
4
Add the beef and brown for about 5 minutes.
5
Add half each of the onion and jalapeno, the garlic, chili powder, cumin and coriander; season with salt and pepper.
6
Cook until the onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
7
Stir in the tomato paste for 1 minute.
8
Add the beef stock and lower the heat to a simmer.
9
In a small bowl, combine the tomatoes with the remaining onion and jalapeno and the cilantro.
10
Season the salsa with salt.
11
Heat the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
12
Whisk in the flour for 1 minute.
13
Whisk in the milk and cook to thicken, about 2 minutes.
14
Stir in the cheese to melt.
15
Place a tortilla on each dinner plate.
16
Cover with meat mixture and cheese sauce, then top with the tomato salsa, pickled jalapenos and sour cream.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: corn or vegetable oil, for frying, 4 corn tortillas (6 inches), salt, pepper, and more.

Yes, Toastachos falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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