Enfrijoladas Recipe

Enfrijoladas are a delicious and easy Mexican breakfast or light supper. These warm tortillas are dipped in a spicy, flavorful bean sauce, then filled with cheese, onion, and a touch of fiery chile de árbol (not to be confused with Sichuan peppercorns!). This authentic recipe, from Ana María Flores Sánchez, is quick to make and bursting with flavor. A little chile de árbol goes a long way – feel the heat!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 340.2 kcal
Protein 16g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Enfrijoladas

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How to Make Enfrijoladas

  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the refried beans (or cooked pinto beans) and mash them slightly with a potato masher or fork.
  2. Stir in the 1/2 cup of water or bean juice and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
  3. Place one corn tortilla into the bean mixture, ensuring one side is fully coated. Let it sit for 10 seconds.
  4. Flip the tortilla to coat the other side and let sit for another 10 seconds.
  5. Remove the tortilla from the beans and fill with 1-2 tablespoons of shredded Monterey Jack cheese, 1 teaspoon of finely chopped white onion, and 1/4 teaspoon of finely chopped chile de árbol.
  6. Carefully roll up the tortilla.
  7. Repeat steps 3-6 with the remaining tortillas.
  8. Serve the enfrijoladas warm, topped with sour cream or crema fresca and extra shredded Monterey Jack cheese.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

5g

Fat

40g

Carbs

7g