Enfrijoladas Recipe

Servings: 1 Total Time: 15 mins Difficulty: Beginner
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When it comes to simple but satisfying Mexican dishes, enfrijoladas hold a special place at the table. A variation of traditional enchiladas, this enfrijolada recipe combines the hearty goodness of beans with corn tortillas and queso fresco, creating a meal that’s both comforting and budget-friendly.

The magic of enfrijoladas lies in their simplicity. At the base of the dish is a creamy bean sauce, made by blending pinto beans or black beans with you preferred seasonings. Corn tortillas are lightly fried in oil then coated with beans. While some prefer their enfrijoladas folded with no filling and just beans and cheese on the top, I prefer them filled. My mom used to fill the tortillas with queso fresco, shredded chicken, and sometimes diced onion. Once filled, the enchiladas were rolled, topped with more beans and more queso fresco.

However you choose to make these bean enchiladas, I hope you enjoy them as much as I did growing up!

Why I Love Enfrijoladas

  • Quick & Easy – This enfrijolada recipe is quick to prepare, making them a perfect choice for a busy weeknight dinner.
  • Versatile – Whether you’re looking for a hearty meatless meal or a way to incorporate pantry staples into something delicious, enfrijoladas are a must-try. Top them with avocado slices, crema, or a fresh salsa casera for a meal that’s as vibrant as it is satisfying.
  • Delicious – Enfrijoladas are a tasty meal for children and picky eaters, who may not like the spiciness of traditional enchiladas.

Recommended Tools for Making Enfrijoladas

  • Frying Pans – You’ll need one smaller pan to heat the refried beans and a larger one or a skillet to quickly fry the corn tortillas, which will give them a nice crisp on the edges.

Enfrijolada Ingredients

  • Tortillas – Corn tortillas serve as the base for enfrijoladas. I prefer white corn tortillas due to the mild corn flavor, but you can substitute with yellow tortillas.
  • Beans – I used slow-cooked pinto beans that were blended and seasoned to my taste. However, you can use canned beans to make this recipe even quicker; just make sure to add minced garlic, cumin, or additional seasonings to improve the flavor. You can also opt for black beans too!
  • Queso Fresco – Enfrijoladas are filled and topped with crumbled queso fresco, a soft white cheese that’s popular in Mexican dishes.
  • Other – You can opt to add diced onion to your crumbled queso fresco or add shredded chicken inside your enfrijoladas to make this dish more filling!

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Enfrijoladas Recipe

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 5 mins Cook Time 10 mins Total Time 15 mins
Servings: 1
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Description

Enfrijoladas are a variation of enchiladas, except they are made with beans, instead of traditional red sauce.

Ingredients for Enfrijoladas

How to Make Enfrijoladas

  1. Blend beans

    In a blender, add cooked pinto beans, salt, and water. Blend until smooth.

  2. Heat beans

    Add oil and blended beans to a frying pan on medium heat. Simmer for 5 minutes.

  3. Fry tortillas

    In a larger pan, heat oil on medium heat. Fry tortillas forĀ  1 minute, flipping halfway.

  4. Fill tortillas

    Use a spoon to spread the beans inside of each tortilla. Fill the tortillas with queso fresco. Repeat.

  5. Top with beans and cheese

    Cover the tortillas with remaining beans, and top with crumbled queso fresco.

  6. Serve

    Serve and enjoy!

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What are Enrfrijoladas?

Enfrijoladas are a traditional Mexican dish made by filling corn tortillas with creamy, refried beans and topping them with queso fresco. Enfrijoladas are essentially bean enchiladas, but they are coated in bean sauce instead of chili sauce

What types of beans are in enfrijoladas?

While this recipe calls for pinto beans, black beans can also be used for this enfrijolada recipe. Regardless of which type of beans you use, you can use fresh beans cooked at home or canned beans to simplify preparation.

What's the difference between enchiladas and enfrijoladas?

Enfrijoladas are similar to enchiladas but they use a bean puree instead of traditional enchilada sauce.

Do I have to fry the tortillas?

No, if you prefer to not fry the tortillas, you can just warm them up on a skillet, over an open flame, or wrapped in a towel in the microwave.

What else can I fill the enfrijoladas with?

While queso fresco and shredded chicken are the most popular fillings, you can also add ground beef, shredded turkey, or chorizo in your enchiladas.

What do I serve enfrijoladas with?

Enfrijoladas pair well with Mexican rice or can be served on their own!

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