Enfrijoladas

Step 1: Refry the beans & puree into a sauce

Bean puree sauce

  • Pinto Beans, or black beans
    400 g14 oz
  • Cooking oil
    a drizzle
  • Garlic, minced
    2 cloves
  • Onions, minced
    1/4
  • Chili Powder
    a sprinkle
  • Salt
    to taste
  • Chicken broth, or water
    as neededa splash or two

Add a drizzle of oil to a pan over medium heat, and the minced onions and garlic until fragrant. Add in canned beans (with their liquid is fine). Add a sprinkle of salt and chili powder. Bring to a and allow to warm through, soften, and infuse for 10-15 minutes.

In a blender or food processor, puree leftover beans until smooth. Add a bit of broth or water as needed to thin the mixture — it should be pourable like a sauce but still thick enough to coat tortillas.

  • Taste and adjust with more salt or chili powder, if desired. Pour into a wide bowl or pot, cover to keep warm, and set aside.