Spicy Bean Tacos

Ingredients:

2 cups dried pinto beans
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, finely diced
1 red bell pepper, finely diced
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp smoked paprika
1 dried guajillo chile
¼ tsp cayenne pepper, optional
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
2 Tbsp butter
1 cup grated sharp Cheddar
1 cup fire-roasted tomatoes

Cabbage

1 ½ cups shredded green cabbage
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Juice of 1 lime (about 1 1/2 tbsp)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Tacos

12 crunchy taco shells or warm corn tortillas, store-bought or homemade, recipe follows
2 avocados, sliced
½ cup Mexican sour cream (crema)

Corn Tortillas

12 oz fresh masa