FRIED EGGS AND "REFRIED BEANS" BURRITOS

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Fried Eggs and

Eggs and beans are a happy match and substantial enough for dinner. These beans are quote-unquote "refried" because I've come up with a much lighter version of the classic recipe, which involves a fair amount of lard. Originally, I'd planned to serve the eggs and beans on top of crisped corn tortillas, but they were too hard to cut through. So I wrapped the whole concoction in warm flour tortillas, adding crushed tortilla chips, cheese, and salsa to the filling--and turned the dish into a breakfast-for-dinner burrito. Serve with a sliced tomato and avocado salad.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

4 (7-inch) flour tortillas
1/4 cup oil
1 small onion, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
Kosher salt and freshly milled black pepper
8 large eggs
4 ounces Cheddar, grated (about 1 cup)
1 recipe Mexican Tomatillo Salsa, recipe follows, or 1 cup bought salsa
1 cup crumbled tortilla chips
3 fresh tomatillos, husked, rinsed, and quartered
4 scallions (white and light green parts), coarsely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
1/3 cup coarsely chopped cilantro (stems and all)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/2 jalapeno or Serrano chile, seeds removed if desired
1 small garlic clove, minced (3/4 teaspoon)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Wrap the tortillas in aluminum foil and set aside. Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a medium skillet over high heat until hot. Reduce the heat to medium; add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Place the wrapped tortillas in the oven to warm. Add the cumin and chili powder to the onion and cook 1 minute. Add the pinto beans and 1/2 cup water and cook for 5 minutes or until most of the water has evaporated. Remove from the heat and mash with a potato masher or fork until smooth with some lumps. Add salt and pepper, to taste, and keep warm while you cook the eggs. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over high heat until hot. Reduce the heat to medium-low, break the eggs into the pan and cook, covered, 5 minutes, or to desired doneness. Season with salt and pepper. To serve, spread some of the pinto bean mixture on each tortilla, top with 2 eggs, some of the cheese, salsa, and crumbled tortilla chips. Roll up and serve. Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Ease of preparation: easy;
  • After you remove the papery husk of the Mexican tomatillo, you're looking at a vegetable with a strong resemblance to a small green tomato. It doesn't taste like a tomato, though. Rather, it has a faintly lemony flavor all its own. Tomatillos are a key ingredient in the Mexican green salsa that is served with many dishes alongside red (or tomato-based) salsa. I have specified Tomatillo Salsa as the topping for the Fried Eggs and Refried Bean Tortillas, but it would also be delicious with any grilled or sauteed fish or chicken. Combine the tomatillos, scallions, cilantro, oil, lime juice, jalapeno, and garlic in a food processor and pulse until the ingredients are almost smooth with a few small chunks. Add salt and pepper, to taste. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.;

Belay Abuti
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These burritos are my go-to meal when I'm short on time.


Haroon Bashar
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I love these burritos! They are so easy to make and they are always a crowd-pleaser.


Alexia Lisbey
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These burritos are the perfect hangover cure.


Syrah Hong
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I made these burritos for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Richard John Schutte
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I added some diced avocado to my burritos and they were amazing!


Allah Detta Chaudhari
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I didn't have any refried beans, so I used black beans instead. They turned out great!


friday mamza
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These burritos were a bit too greasy for my taste. I think I would use less oil next time.


Aalok Sharma
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I had some trouble getting the burritos to roll up properly. But other than that, they were delicious.


Soso Naso
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These burritos were a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add some more spices next time. But overall, they were still good.


Repon Ahmad
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I'm not usually a big fan of burritos, but these were really good. The refried beans and eggs were a great combination, and the salsa and cheese added a nice touch of flavor. I would definitely make these again.


Patricia Lopez
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These burritos were so good! The flavors were perfect and the eggs were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making these again.


Hiwa Qrmu
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I made these burritos for my family and they loved them! They are a great way to get your kids to eat their veggies. I will definitely be making these again.


Bigg BooBoo
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These burritos were a great way to use up some leftover refried beans. They were quick and easy to make, and they were really tasty. I would definitely make them again.


Martha Uzoma
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I was looking for a new burrito recipe to try and I'm so glad I found this one. These burritos are so easy to make and they are absolutely delicious. I will definitely be making these again and again.


Nkundabanyaga Shaban
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These burritos are the perfect breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are filling and satisfying, and the flavors are amazing. I highly recommend trying them.


Barrie Thanu
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I've made these burritos several times now and they are always a crowd-pleaser. They are easy to make and can be tailored to everyone's taste. I like to add some diced avocado and fresh cilantro to mine.


Mohammed Dybala
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These burritos were a hit with my family! The combination of fried eggs and refried beans was delicious, and the salsa and cheese added a nice touch of flavor. I will definitely be making these again.