Whenever Chef Bella Lopez is feeling nostalgic, she makes a platter of sopes. But these aren't just any sopes. Bella's version is topped with ready-made refried beans, tender and juicy carnitas, lettuce, Mexican crema, and queso fresco. The ingredients to make this easy and flavorful recipe can be purchased at Walmart. #WalmartPartner

Quick Info

⏱️ 130 min • 🍽️ 6 servings • ⭐ 64%

Tags

[Appetizers] • [Dinner] • [Lunch] • [Sides] • [Snacks] • [Meal]

Ingredients

• 1 cup chicken stock
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon fine sea salt, plus more to taste
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
• ¼ cup fresh lime juice
• ½ cup fresh orange juice
• 2 pounds boneless pork roast, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil
• 1 dried bay leaf
• 1 quart neutral oil, for frying
• 3 cups masa harina
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil
• 2 cups warm water, or as needed
• Refried beans
• Shredded iceberg lettuce
• Diced Roma tomatoes
• Diced avocado
• Crumbled queso fresco
• Mexican crema

Instructions Preview

1. Make the carnitas: In a liquid measuring c…
2. Season the pork with salt and pepper on bo…
3. Select the Sauté option on the Instant Pot…

…and 9 more steps

---

Recipe by: Taylor Henriquez, Bella Lopez • From: Tasty