Cost Breakdown

Critical Success Points

• • Seasoning and resting the beef cubes
• • Braising beef at low temperature for tenderness
• • Toasting dried chilies without burning
• • Creating a smooth roux and incorporating stock
• • Poaching chicken to the correct internal temperature
• • Char‑roasting vegetables for salsa verde
• • Flaming tortillas just enough to become pliable
• • Cover‑then‑uncover bake to achieve bubbly sauce and browned cheese

Safety Warnings

• • Handle hot oil and roux carefully to avoid burns.
• • Use oven mitts when removing hot pans and foil.
• • When flaming tortillas, keep face and hands away from open flame.