Sopes Supreme: My Authentic Mexican Sopes Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups (250g) Masa Harina (instant corn flour for tortillas)
• 1 ½ cups (355ml) Warm Water, plus more as needed
• ½ teaspoon (3g) Salt
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) Vegetable Oil, for cooking
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) Vegetable Oil or Lard
• ½ Onion, chopped (about ½ cup, 75g)
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 (15-ounce/425g) can Pinto Beans, drained and rinsed
• ½ cup (120ml) Chicken or Vegetable Broth
• Salt and Pepper to taste
• 1 cup (225g) Shredded Chicken, Carnitas, or Ground Beef (cooked and seasoned)
• 1 cup (225g) Shredded Lettuce or Cabbage
• ½ cup (75g) Crumbled Queso Fresco or Cotija Cheese
• ½ cup (120ml) Mexican Crema or Sour Cream
• 1 Avocado, diced or sliced
• Salsa of your choice (e.g., Pico de Gallo, Salsa Verde, Salsa Roja)
• Pickled Onions (optional)
• Cilantro, chopped (for garnish)