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green cabbage
thinly sliced
carrots
grated
red onion
thinly sliced
cilantro
finely chopped
garlic
finely chopped
water
apple cider vinegar
honey
oregano
finely chopped
aleppo chili pepper flakes
coarse salt
olive oil
garlic
finely chopped
pinto beans
canned
cumin
coarse salt
aleppo chili pepper flakes
corn tortillas
soft
cheddar cheese
lime wedges
Preheat oven to 200 degrees Fahrenheit.
Prepare curtido: Thinly slice cabbage, grate carrots, thinly slice red onion, finely chop cilantro and garlic.
Combine sliced cabbage, grated carrots, sliced onion, chopped cilantro and garlic in a large bowl and mix well.
In a separate small bowl, mix water, apple cider vinegar, honey, oregano, pepper flakes, and salt.
Drizzle wet ingredients over the cabbage mixture and mix together.
Prepare refried beans: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Add garlic to the heated oil and caramelize lightly.
Add pinto beans, cumin, salt, and pepper flakes to the skillet.
Stir occasionally and cook beans for 5 to 7 minutes.
Remove the beans from heat and mash with a potato masher.
Assemble tacos: Line up tortillas on a baking sheet, ensuring they don't overlap.
Place a slice of cheddar cheese atop each tortilla.
Place the baking sheet in the oven for 2 to 5 minutes, watching closely until the cheese is melted.
Top each tortilla with a generous layer of refried beans.
Add a heaping spoonful of curtido on top of the refried beans.
Squeeze lime juice over each taco, if desired.
Serve immediately.
Expert advice for the best results
For a spicier curtido, add more chili flakes.
Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet before adding the cheese for added flavor.
Garnish with fresh cilantro for a pop of color.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 minutes
Curtido and refried beans can be made a day in advance.
Serve tacos on a colorful plate, garnished with lime wedges and fresh cilantro.
Serve with a side of Mexican rice.
Offer a variety of hot sauces for guests to customize their tacos.
Pairs well with the spice and acidity.
Discover the story behind this recipe
Curtido is a traditional Salvadorian slaw, often served with pupusas.
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