Tots
Frozen tots
15 ounce can black beans, drained
Cook according to package directions (just be sure to make them crispy)
Pickled Red Onion
3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 red onion, thinly sliced
Bring vinegar & water to a boil in a small pot, and add sugar & salt
When dissolved, put onions into a glass jar (or anything that can handle to boiling liquid) and add the liquid
Seal and let sit at least an hour before serving - the day before would be better
Chicken & Steak
1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Kosher salt & coarse ground black pepper
One pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
One pound skirt steak
Neutral oil
Combine seasonings in a small bowl
Lightly oil chicken and steak, and season well on both sides
Heat grill or griddle to medium high, and cook both until done to your liking - whatever temp you choose, make sure it all gets a good crust
Remove, and let rest 10 minutes
Guacamole
1 avocado, the flesh removed from the shell
Juice of 1/2 lime
2 tablespoons finely diced yellow or white onion
2 tablespoons diced tomato, seeds or wet part
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon adobo sauce, from a can of chipotle chilies
Combine all ingredients in a small bowl, add salt & pepper to taste, then mix into a beautiful chunky guac - set aside
White Sauce
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 tablespoon garlic paste
Milk for thinning
Combine all ingredients in a small bowl, add salt & pepper to taste, then enough milk to make a drizzleable sauce - set aside
Cheese Sauce
1 cup milk
1 pound Velveeta cheese, cut into 2 inch chunks
One 15 ounce can diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 teaspoon cumin
1 tablespoon garlic paste
Put milk in a pot over medium heat
Start adding chunks of the cheese, 5 or 6 at a time, and stir until melted - continue until all cheese is in a melty
Add the tomatoes, cumin and garlic paste - mix to combine, then set aside but keep warm
Time to Build
Using with a #10 can like I did, or just a large plate, start layering any way you’d like: cheese sauce, tots, chicken, beef, black beans
And when all that has been used, top with guacamole, red onions and finally the white sauce