Mexican cuisine is all about bold flavors, warm textures, and sharing food with family and friends. One of the most delightful street foods that brings all of these together is sopes with chorizo—a dish that feels both rustic and deeply satisfying.
Sopes are small, thick corn tortillas shaped with raised edges to hold hearty toppings. When paired with spicy, flavorful chorizo, they transform into a mouthwatering snack or meal that’s easy to prepare at home.
Recipe Details
Recipe name: Sopes with Chorizo
Description: Thick corn masa cakes topped with seasoned chorizo, beans, fresh toppings, and Mexican crema.
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Total time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4 (makes about 8 sopes)
Ingredients
2 cups masa harina (corn flour)
1 ¼ cups warm water
½ tsp salt
8 oz Mexican chorizo
1 cup refried beans (black or pinto)
½ cup shredded lettuce
½ cup crumbled queso fresco
½ cup Mexican crema (or sour cream)
½ cup diced tomatoes
¼ cup chopped onions
2 tbsp vegetable oil (plus extra for cooking)
Instructions Step by Step
Prepare the masa dough: In a bowl, mix masa harina, salt, and warm water. Knead until a soft, pliable dough forms. Cover with a damp cloth.
Form the sopes: Divide the dough into 8 balls. Flatten each into a thick tortilla (about 4 inches wide). Cook on a hot skillet until lightly browned on both sides. While warm, pinch the edges to form little walls around the sope.
Cook the chorizo: In a skillet, heat 2 tbsp of oil and cook the chorizo until browned and crumbly. Remove excess grease if needed.
Assemble: Spread a thin layer of refried beans on each sope. Top with cooked chorizo, lettuce, tomato, onion, cheese, and crema. Serve immediately.
Variations and Alterations
Sopes are incredibly versatile and can be adapted to your taste.
Protein swap: Replace chorizo with shredded chicken, carne asada, or sautéed mushrooms for a vegetarian version.
Toppings: Add pickled jalapeños, avocado slices, or salsa verde for extra flavor.
Cheese options: Try cotija, Oaxaca, or Monterey Jack instead of queso fresco.
Healthier base: Use whole-grain masa harina for added fiber.
A Flavorful Bite of Mexico in Every Sope
Sopes with chorizo are more than just a quick dinner—they’re a piece of Mexican tradition you can easily recreate in your kitchen.
With their crunchy yet soft base and vibrant toppings, they’re perfect for a family dinner, a party appetizer, or just to satisfy your craving for authentic flavors.
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