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Ingredients:

For the potatoes with chorizo and cheese:

4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced

8 oz Mexican chorizo

1/2 small onion, chopped

1 garlic clove, minced

1 cup shredded cheese (like Oaxaca, mozzarella, or cheddar)

Salt and pepper to taste

Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)

For the refried beans:

2 cups cooked pinto beans (or canned, drained)

2 tbsp lard or vegetable oil

1/4 small onion, finely chopped

Salt to taste

For serving:

Flour tortillas (store-bought or homemade)

Sliced avocado (optional)

Fresh salsa (optional)

Directions:

Cook the potatoes:

In a large pot, boil the diced potatoes in salted water for about 8-10 minutes, or until they are just tender. Drain and set aside.

Cook the chorizo:

In a large skillet, cook the chorizo over medium heat, breaking it up with a spoon. Once the chorizo starts to brown, add the chopped onion and garlic, and cook until the onion is soft and the chorizo is fully cooked (about 5-7 minutes).

Add the potatoes and cheese:

Add the drained potatoes to the skillet with the cooked chorizo. Toss gently to combine, making sure the potatoes are coated with the chorizo mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Reduce the heat to low, sprinkle the shredded cheese over the potato and chorizo mixture, and cover the skillet for a couple of minutes until the cheese melts.

Prepare the refried beans:

In a skillet, heat the lard or oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened.

Add the cooked beans and mash them with a potato masher or the back of a spoon until smooth. Cook for a few minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beans thicken and are heated through. Season with salt to taste.

Warm the tortillas:

Heat the flour tortillas on a griddle or skillet until warm and pliable.

Assemble the plate:

Serve the cheesy potatoes with chorizo alongside the refried beans. Add a warm flour tortilla to the plate and garnish with cilantro, avocado slices, or fresh salsa if desired.

Enjoy this comforting and flavorful Mexican plate of Potatoes with Chorizo and Cheese, Refried Beans, and Flour Tortillas—a perfect balance of savory and satisfying! 😍