Mexican-style Chop Cheese Trio Stack
- 🌮 1 pound ground beef
- 🌮 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 🌮 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 🌮 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 🌮 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 🌮 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 🌮 Salt and pepper to taste
- 🧀 2 tablespoons butter
- 🧀 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 🧀 1 cup milk
- 🧀 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 🧀 Salt and pepper to taste
- 🥑 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 🥑 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 🥑 1 large tomato, diced
- 🥑 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
- 🥑 ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 🥑 Juice of 1 lime
- 🥑 Salt and pepper to taste
- 🌿 6 small soft tortillas or buns
- 🌿 Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish (optional)
- 🌿 Sour cream
The Mexican-style Chop Cheese Trio Stack is a vibrant and flavorful dish that layers savory ground beef, creamy cheddar cheese queso, and fresh avocado pico on soft tortillas or buns. The dish starts with tender ground beef seasoned with cumin and chili powder, sautéed with onions and garlic. The cheddar queso is a rich, velvety sauce made by melting cheese into a milk-based roux, offering a creamy contrast to the zesty avocado pico, which is a bright mix of diced avocados, red onion, tomato, cilantro, and lime juice. Assembling these elements creates a delicious stack that is bursting with bold Mexican flavors, perfect for serving as an entertaining appetizer or a hearty meal.
Here's a delicious recipe for a Mexican-style Chop Cheese Trio Stack with cheddar cheese queso, avocado pico, and ground beef. This dish combines the savory flavors of ground beef with creamy cheese and fresh avocado pico for a flavorful meal.
Here's a delicious recipe for a Mexican-style Chop Cheese Trio Stack with cheddar cheese queso, avocado pico, and ground beef. This dish combines the savory flavors of ground beef with creamy cheese and fresh avocado pico for a flavorful meal.
Ingredients
🥩 1 pound ground beef
🫒 1 tablespoon olive oil
🧅 1 small onion, finely chopped
🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
🌶️ 1 teaspoon ground cumin
🌶️ 1 teaspoon chili powder
🧈 2 tablespoons butter
🌾 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
🥛 1 cup milk
🧀 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
🧂 Salt and pepper to taste
🥑 2 ripe avocados, diced
🧅 1 small red onion, finely chopped
🍅 1 large tomato, diced
🌶️ 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
🌿 ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
🍋 Juice of 1 lime
🧂 Salt and pepper to taste
🌯 6 small soft tortillas or buns
🌿 Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish (optional)
🥄 Sour cream
Instructions
1- Prepare the Ground Beef:
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in the cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Remove from heat and set aside.
2- Make the Cheddar Cheese Queso:
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and cook for about 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in the milk, continuing to stir until the mixture thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Keep warm.
3- Prepare the Avocado Pico:
- In a bowl, combine the diced avocados, red onion, tomato, jalapeño, and cilantro.
- Add lime juice, salt, and pepper. Gently stir to combine. Set aside.
4- Assemble the Trio Stack:
- On each tortilla or bun, spread a layer of cheddar cheese queso.
- Top with a generous portion of the seasoned ground beef.
- Add a scoop of avocado pico on top of the beef.
- Optionally, garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.
5- Serve:
- Serve immediately while warm. This dish is great for a casual meal or a fun party snack.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Servings: 6
Equipment: Skillet, saucepan, bowl, whisk, spoon
Cooking Tips:
- For extra flavor, try adding a dash of smoked paprika to the ground beef.
- Use freshly grated cheddar for the queso to ensure a smooth melt.
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