Description
Spicy Refried Bean Tacos blend Mexican comfort with quick weeknight cooking magic. Crisp tortillas, creamy beans, and zesty toppings invite you to savor each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (16 oz / 454 g) refried beans
- 2 cups freshly shredded cheese (Mexican-style or cheddar)
- 12 corn tortillas
- ¼ tsp (1.25 ml) cumin
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) salt
- Neutral oil (like avocado oil) for frying
Instructions
- Bean Preparation: Blend refried beans with ground cumin and kosher salt in a mixing bowl until achieving a smooth, uniform texture.
- Tortilla Warming: Gently heat corn tortillas to increase pliability and prevent potential splitting during assembly.
- Filling Assembly: Layer seasoned bean mixture across one half of each tortilla, then generously cover with shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese, ensuring complete coverage.
- Folding Technique: Carefully fold tortillas into half-moon shapes, securely enclosing the bean and cheese filling.
- Oil Heating: Pour vegetable or canola oil into a large cast-iron skillet, bringing to medium-high heat at approximately 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Frying Process: Carefully introduce filled tacos into hot oil, cooking 2-3 minutes per side until achieving a golden, crispy exterior with slightly darkened edges.
- Draining and Finishing: Transfer fried tacos to a paper towel-lined plate to remove excess oil, then embellish with optional garnishes like sour cream, diced tomatoes, fresh cilantro, or sliced jalapeños before serving immediately while piping hot and crunchy.
Notes
- Tortilla Warming Tip: Briefly heat tortillas to improve flexibility and prevent splitting during folding, ensuring a perfect taco shape.
- Oil Temperature Precision: Maintain consistent medium-high heat around 350°F to achieve golden, crispy exterior without burning the tacos.
- Cheese Coverage Strategy: Spread cheese evenly across bean layer to create a melty, uniform filling that enhances overall flavor and texture.
- Draining Technique: Use paper towels to remove excess oil immediately after frying, preserving the tacos’ signature crunch and preventing sogginess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg