Fiery Queso Fresco Recipe

Ingredients 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 red pepper, diced 2 carrots, finely chopped 2 cloves of garlic, very finely chopped 2-3 plum tomatoes, diced ¼ teaspoon sweet paprika ¼ teaspoon ground cumin ¼ teaspoon dried oregano ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper Dash ground pepper 1 tablespoon tomato paste 2 cups chicken stock ½ cup white wine (optional) 1 bay leaf 16 ounce round package queso fresco (farmer’s cheese)

Step 1 Chop all veggies in advance.

Step 2 In a deep skillet, heat olive oil. Then add onions and carrots and sauté until carrots are tender and onions are translucent. About 6 or 7 minutes.

Step 3 Then add tomatoes, red bell pepper and sauté for another 5 minutes.

Step 4 Add tomato paste and spices. Mix until well combined.

Step 5 Add chicken stock, wine and bay leaf.

Step 6 Cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes.

Step 7 While the sauce is cooking, prepare the cheese by slicing across in 3 to 4 even pieces.

Step 8 Heat a large pan or skillet and add sliced cheese. Cook until toasty brown on both sides.

Step 9 Ladle serving platter with sauce and placed slice cheese over it.

Step 10 Top with another layer of sauce and serve.