Pinto bean enfrijoladas are a comforting and flavorful Mexican dish made with soft corn tortillas smothered in a rich pinto bean sauce. This hearty and versatile meal can be customized with your favorite toppings and fillings, making it a perfect option for any occasion. Whether you prefer a classic version with simple cheese and onions or a more elaborate one with shredded chicken and a variety of vegetables, this dish is sure to satisfy your taste buds.
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TORTILLA, BEAN AND CHEESE CASSEROLE ("ENFRIJOLADAS")
Provided by Marcela Valladolid
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Put the drained beans and chicken broth in a large bowl.
- In a saute pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion, tomato, chile, and garlic. Saute until the onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Rub the oregano, between palms of your hands and sprinkle over the beans. Add salt and pepper, to taste. Add the beans and broth to the pan and simmer for 10 minutes. Cool the beans for about 5 minutes before putting them in the blender. Carefully, pour the mixture into a blender and puree. Return the pureed mixture to the pan and gently reheat over medium-low heat, stirring frequently.
- Using tongs, pass the tortillas 1 by 1 through the refried bean sauce until they are somewhat softened and coated on both sides with the sauce. Set aside on a plate. Fill each tortilla with 1/4 cup of shredded cheese. Fold in half and arrange them, overlapping, in a 9 by 13-inch baking dish. Top with an additional 1 to 1 1/2 cups of the bean sauce, just enough to cover the beans but allow the edges of the folded tortillas to show. Bake until cheese is melted about 10 to 15 minutes.
- To serve, drizzle with Mexican sour cream lengthwise in a 2-inch thick strip down the center of the dish. Top with 8 overlapping red onion rings.
ENFRIJOLADAS
a super easy bean and cheese enchilada! my husband is from Colima, MX and he LOVES these! i make this as a side with chicken and rice but you can also turn this into a main course. Recipe courtesy Marcela Valladolid of food network
Provided by lululovesfood
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Put the drained beans and chicken broth in a large bowl.
- In a saute pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion, tomato, chile, and garlic. Saute until the onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Rub the oregano, between palms of your hands and sprinkle over the beans. Add salt and pepper, to taste. Add the beans and broth to the pan and simmer for 10 minutes. Cool the beans for about 5 minutes before putting them in the blender. Carefully, pour the mixture into a blender and puree. Return the pureed mixture to the pan and gently reheat over medium-low heat, stirring frequently.
- Using tongs, pass the tortillas 1 by 1 through the refried bean sauce until they are somewhat softened and coated on both sides with the sauce. Set aside on a plate. Fill each tortilla with 1/4 cup of shredded cheese. Fold in half and arrange them, overlapping, in a 9 by 13-inch baking dish. Top with an additional 1 to 1 1/2 cups of the bean sauce, just enough to cover the beans but allow the edges of the folded tortillas to show. Bake until cheese is melted about 10 to 15 minutes.
- To serve, drizzle with Mexican sour cream lengthwise in a 2-inch thick strip down the center of the dish. Top with 8 overlapping red onion rings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 425.6, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 585.6, Carbohydrate 71, Fiber 19.2, Sugar 3.2, Protein 22.4
ENFRIJOLADAS PINTOS
In this take on enfrijoladas, chipotle makes the pinto bean sauce slightly smoky and spicy, perfect for dipping pan-fried blistered corn tortillas. If you don't have pinto beans on hand, use black or mayocoba beans for equally delicious results. Top this dish with quick-pickled red onion, which tastes even better if you make it the day before. For a perfect weeknight meal, garnish with a dollop of sour cream, avocado slices, and a sprinkle of toasted pepitas and cilantro leaves. To get vegetarian recipes like this one delivered to your inbox, sign up for The Veggie newsletter.
Provided by Jocelyn Ramirez
Categories dinner, lunch, weeknight, main course
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Make the pickled onion: Combine the onion, lemon juice, oregano, red-pepper flakes, bay leaf, salt and pepper in a medium bowl and mix. Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together and the onion to soften. The onion can be covered and refrigerated for up to 3 to 5 days before serving.
- Make the enfrijoladas: Place the chipotle in a small bowl and add enough hot water to cover (see Tip). Let stand to rehydrate for 10 minutes. Once rehydrated and pliable, drain and remove the stem. To a blender or food processor, add the beans, 1 1/4 cups vegetable broth or bean cooking liquid, and the softened chipotle. Blend until completely smooth. Add more of the broth, 1/4 cup at a time as needed, to make a smooth bean sauce. Season to taste with salt.
- Heat a medium pot over medium-low. Add 2 tablespoons oil and heat, then add the bean mixture. Stir to incorporate; the mixture may sizzle and spatter. Allow the mixture to come to a low simmer and reduce heat to low to keep warm. Add additional liquid as needed to thin to a cheese-sauce consistency.
- Heat a comal or cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons oil, then add 1 to 2 tortillas and lightly fry until softened and blistered, 30 to 60 seconds per side. Transfer the fried tortillas to a plate, and continue to add more oil to the comal as needed to cook all the tortillas.
- Use tongs to slightly submerge each fried tortilla in the hot bean mixture one at a time. Flip the tortilla over to coat the second side, then fold the tortilla in half, pull out of the pot and place on a dinner plate. Continue this process until all the tortillas are coated in the enfrijolada sauce, dividing them among 4 plates. Spoon any remaining bean sauce over the top of the tortillas. Garnish with the sour cream, pickled red onion, pepitas, cilantro and avocado.
PINTO BEAN ENFRIJOLADAS
These cheese-stuffed corn tortillas, baked under a blanket of warming pinto beans and topped with tangy sour cream, are the perfect post-holiday breakfast.
Provided by Luis Miguel López Alanís
Categories Milk/Cream Bean Cheese Breakfast Brunch Bake Sauté Super Bowl Cinco de Mayo Lunch Hot Pepper Spring Tortillas Bon Appétit Mexico Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher Diabetes-Friendly
Yield 6-8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Oil 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Heat 3 tablespoons oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic and sauté until onions are golden, about 8 minutes. Add beans, 1 1/2 cups milk, and 1 1/2 cups water; simmer until onions are tender, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Mash beans coarsely in skillet. Mix in chile and all spices; season with salt and pepper. Add more milk or water by 1/4 cupfuls to thin bean mixture to slightly soupy consistency.
- Heat remaining 1/4 cup oil in another large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tortilla at a time; cook until tortilla softens, about 30 seconds per side. Transfer tortilla to work surface. Place 1 heaping tablespoon cheese in center of each tortilla; fold in half. Place in prepared dish, overlapping tortillas slightly. Top with bean sauce.
- Bake until enfrijoladas are heated through and sauce is bubbling, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining queso ranchero and cilantro. Serve with sour cream.
Tips:
- Choose the right beans: Pinto beans are the traditional choice for enfrijoladas, but you can also use other types of beans, such as black beans, kidney beans, or Great Northern beans.
- Soak the beans overnight: This will help to soften the beans and reduce the cooking time.
- Use a flavorful broth: The broth is the base of the sauce, so make sure to use a broth that has a lot of flavor. You can use chicken broth, vegetable broth, or even beef broth.
- Add spices to the sauce: Spices like cumin, chili powder, and oregano will help to give the sauce a delicious flavor.
- Use a variety of toppings: Enfrijoladas can be topped with a variety of ingredients, such as cheese, sour cream, avocado, and salsa. Get creative and experiment with different toppings to find your favorite combination.
Conclusion:
Enfrijoladas are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give enfrijoladas a try!
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