Griddled Campechano Tacos - Rick Bayless

¾ pound Mexican Beef Cecina or Bistec (always available in Mexican groceries; in American groceries, look for thin-sliced sandwich steaks)

salt

2 tbsp fresh-rendered pork lard or vegetable oil , plus a little more if needed

½ pound chorizo or longaniza , casing removed

1 small white onion (4 oz) , cut into small pieces

2 medium (8 oz total) boiling potatoes (like golds or the red-skin ones) , grated through the large holes of a box grater

1 tsp ground black pepper

1 tsp oregano (preferably Mexican oregano)

½ tsp ground cumin

About 12 corn tortillas

1 oz crisp chicharrón , chopped or crumbled into small pieces (you'll have about a generous cup) (optional)

About 1 ½ cups Avocado-Tomatillo Salsa

Directions at rickbayless.com

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