Why recepie famous for?
A Mutton Carnitas Taco spread, a copy cat of the famous Carnitas tacos at Old Town Mexican Cafe in San Diego (just 30 minutes from the Mexican border), reputed to be the BEST in town!
Ingredients
Mutton CarnitasSpicy Tomato Salsa Sauce
Small tortillas (corn or flour)
Avocado slices
Tomato slices
Lime wedges
White onions , finely sliced or diced
Coriander / cilantro leaves
Grated cheese
DRESSED UP CANNED REFRIED BEANS (NOTE 1)
1/4 cup finely chopped onion (white, brown or yellow)
1 garlic clove , minced
2 tbsp olive oil
14 oz / 435 g can refried beans (I use Old El Paso)
1 tsp onion powder (or garlic powder)
1/2 tsp cumin
1/3 - 1/2 cup sour cream
Instructions
Heat oil in a saucepan over medium high heat. Add garlic and onion, saute for 3 minutes.Add remaining ingredients except sour cream and stir to combine. Add about 1/4 cup sour cream, stir, then add more to achieve your desired consistency. Once the beans are heated, remove from heat.
MUTTON CARNITAS TACOS
Warm tortillas, according to packet instructions.
Pile up Mutton Carnitas on a plate.
Spoon Refried Beans onto a plate and top with grated cheese.
Place coriander, lime, onion, tomato and avocado onto a plate.
Serve with Spicy Tomato Salsa on the side as the sauce!
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