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Chorizo Queso Fundido
By Niecer
![Chorizo Queso Fundido](/media/db/10/4f0562531bd6360e797d783edb78813281aa.jpg/rh/chorizo-queso-fundido.jpg)
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Servings 6
Preparation time 10
Cooking time 20
- 1/2 pound chorizo, casings removed
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced
- 1 tomato, seeded and diced
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- 1/4 cup tequila or Mexican beer (optional)
- 1/2 pound Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
Does it get better than a bowl of queso with chorizo and a hint of tequila? Chorizo Queso Fundido is the perfect ap
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