Beef Volcanes

Ingredients

• 2 cups masa harina (corn flour)
• 1.5 cups warm water
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1.5 cups shredded cheddar or Oaxaca cheese
• 1.5 tsp cumin
• 1 whole jalapeño, minced
• 2 cups neutral oil for frying

Instructions

1. 1

   Mix masa harina and warm water until a soft dough forms, like playdough. Let rest 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium-high, breaking up with a spoon, until no pink remains, ~6 minutes.

3. 3

   Stir cumin and minced jalapeño into beef, cook 1 minute until fragrant. Season with salt and pepper.

4. 4

   Heat oil in a tall heavy pot or wok to 350°F. Pinch off a golf-ball-sized piece of masa dough.

5. 5

   Gently press dough into a thin cup shape around your finger, carefully lower into hot oil, fry 90 seconds per side until golden.

6. 6

   Remove cooked masa cup with a slotted spoon, fill with spiced beef, top with cheese, and serve immediately while still crispy.

Tools you’ll need

• large mixing bowl
• 12-inch skillet
• tall heavy pot or wok
• instant-read thermometer
• slotted spoon
• wooden spoon

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