Description
Brisket Sopes are a delicious traditional Mexican dish featuring thick, handmade masa dough discs topped with tender shredded beef brisket, warm refried beans, crumbled queso fresco, and fresh garnishes. Crispy on the outside and soft inside, these sopes make a perfect hearty main course with vibrant flavors and satisfying textures.
Ingredients
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Masa Dough
- 2 cups masa harina
- 1 1/4 cups warm water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Toppings
- 1 1/2 cups cooked shredded beef brisket
- 1/2 cup refried beans, warmed
- 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
For Frying
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the Masa Dough: In a bowl, combine the masa harina, warm water, salt, and 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Mix until a soft, pliable dough forms.
- Shape the Sopes: Divide the dough into 8 equal portions and roll each into a ball. Flatten each ball into a thick disk approximately 3 inches in diameter.
- Cook the Sopes: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the sopes for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until they turn lightly golden and firm enough to handle.
- Form the Edges: Remove sopes from the skillet and, while still warm, gently pinch the edges of each to create a raised border that will hold the toppings.
- Add the Toppings: Spread a layer of warm refried beans on each sope, then top with shredded brisket. Sprinkle crumbled queso fresco, diced red onion, and chopped cilantro over the top.
- Finish and Serve: Drizzle with sour cream and serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the sopes.
Notes
- For extra flavor, warm the brisket with a bit of its cooking juices before topping the sopes.
- Customize your sopes with additional toppings such as avocado slices, fresh salsa, or pickled jalapeños.
- Serve the sopes immediately while they are warm and crispy to enjoy the best texture.
