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    Enfrijoladas

    By April Boller Wright 23 Comments

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    If you love Mexican food then you will love this Mexican enfrijolada recipe. Enfrijoladas are similar to enchiladas. Instead of using enchilada sauce, black bean sauce is used.  They are traditionally made using corn tortillas, with chorizo, chicken or cheese and slathered in a black bean or pinto bean sauce then topped with crumbled queso fresco.  This enfrijolada recipe uses flour tortillas, ground beef and 3 different cheeses: monterey jack, colby and queso fresco.  You can serve these cheesy enfrijoladas with salsa, shredded lettuce, avocado, cilantro, radishes, sour cream. Whatever you like! It's so good!

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    Hi friends! If you love fajitas or enchiladas then I know you'll love this baked enfrijolada!  I actually love enfrijoladas more than enchiladas. It takes a bit of prep time but the end result is sooo worth it.

    They are so delicious, even my picky 4 year old loves it. This recipe is a great way to get kids to eat their beans. You can leave out the beef or add a more traditional filling like chorizo or chicken or make a cheese only filling.

    I don't eat pork, so I have to use beef or chicken. A little tip, before you add the fillings to your enfrijoladas, pop your corn or flour tortillas into the microwave to make them more pliable then add your fillings.

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    How to make enfrijoladas

    Ingredients:

    For the Enfrijoladas:
    Your choice of corn or flour tortillas, (I used the medium sized flour tortillas, make sure they are medium sized not large)
    Your choice of fillings (cooked diced chicken, ground chicken, chorizo, steak, ground beef seafood, etc)
    Your choice of  toppings,
    crumbled queso fresco, cheddar cheese, monterey jacke etc, cilantro, shredded lettuce, salsa, avocado, thinly sliced radishes, crema, sour cream etc)

    For the black bean sauce:
    2 cans of black beans (qty 2 15 oz cans with its broth)
    1 cup salsa or you can use fresh tomatoes and onions (I love On the border Salsa)
    2-3 chipotles in adobo sauce (I used 3 tbs plus the adobo sauce, I like mine a tad spicy)
    2 tbs to ¼ cup of adobo sauce from the can of chipotles in adobo sauce
    2 ¼ cups chicken or beef broth (I love to use Better than Bouillon Chicken and Beef Base)
    salt and pepper for taste if needed.

    Directions:
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Add all of the black bean sauce ingredients into a food process and puree until smooth. Season with salt and pepper for taste.  Add more adobo sauce and chipotle pepper if needed and puree again. Pour the black bean sauce into a large bowl.

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    Spread some of the black bean sauce evenly over the bottom of a 9X13 pan.  Pop the tortillas in the microwave for about 10-20 seconds to make them soft and pliable. Using tongs or your hands, dip the tortilla into the black bean sauce and coat both sides. Transfer to a plate then add your fillings.

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    Fold the tortilla in half  two times. They should look like triangles. See pic right above. Pour the remaining bean sauce into the pan and add your choice of cheeses. I was able to fit 8 tortillas in my pan. Bake at for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese has melted.

    If you love Mexican food then you will love this enfrijolada recipe. Enfrijoladas are similar to enchiladas. Instead of using enchilada sauce, black bean sauce is used. They are traditionally made using corn tortillas, with chorizo, chicken or cheese slathered in a black bean or pinto bean sauce, topped with crumbled queso fresco. This enfrijolada recipe uses flour tortillas, ground beef and 3 different cheeses: monterey jack, colby and queso fresco! You can serve enfrijoladas with salsa, shredded lettuce, avocado, cilantro, radishes, sour cream. Whatever you like! It's so good!

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    Enfrijoladas are similar to enchiladas. Instead of using enchilada sauce, black bean sauce is used. They are traditionally made using corn tortillas, with chorizo, chicken or cheese slathered in a black bean or pinto bean sauce, topped with crumbled queso fresco. This enfrijolada recipe uses flour tortillas, ground beef and 3 different cheeses: monterey jack, colby and queso fresco! You can serve enfrijoladas with salsa, shredded lettuce, avocado, cilantro, radishes, sour cream. Whatever you like! It's so good!

    Enfrijoladas

    April Boller Wright
    Enfrijoladas are similar to enchiladas. Instead of using enchilada sauce, black bean sauce is used. They are traditionally made using corn tortillas, with chorizo, chicken or cheese slathered in a black bean or pinto bean sauce, topped with crumbled queso fresco. This enfrijolada recipe uses flour tortillas, ground beef and 3 different cheeses: monterey jack, colby and queso fresco! You can serve enfrijoladas with salsa, shredded lettuce, avocado, cilantro, radishes, sour cream. Whatever you like! It's so good!
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 35 mins
    Course Dinner, Lunch
    Cuisine Mexican
    Servings 8 people
    Calories 369 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • Ingredients:
    • For the Enfrijoladas:
    • Your choice of medium sized corn or flour tortillas (I used the medium sized flour tortillas)
    • Your choice of fillings cooked diced chicken, ground chicken, chorizo, steak, ground beef seafood, etc
    • Your choice of toppings crumbled queso fresco, cheddar cheese, monterey jacke etc, cilantro, shredded lettuce, salsa, avocado, thinly sliced radishes, crema, sour cream etc)
    • For the black bean sauce:
    • 2 cans of black beans qty 2 15 oz cans with its broth
    • 1 cup salsa or you can use fresh tomatoes and onions instead if you like I love On the border Salsa
    • 2-3 chipotles in adobo sauce I used 3 tbs plus the adobo sauce, I like mine a tad spicy
    • 2 tbs to ¼ cup of adobo sauce from the can of chipotles in adobo sauce
    • 2 ¼ cups chicken or beef broth I love to use Better than Bouillon Chicken and Beef Base
    • salt and pepper for taste if needed.

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Add all of the black bean sauce ingredients into a food process and puree until smooth. Season with salt and pepper for taste. Add more adobo sauce and chipotle pepper if needed and puree again. Pour the black bean sauce into a large bowl.
    • Spread some of the black bean sauce evenly over the bottom of a 9X13 pan. Pop the tortillas in the microwave for about 10-20 seconds to make them soft and pliable. Using tongs or your hands, dip the tortilla into the black bean sauce and coat both sides. Transfer to a plate then add your fillings.
    • Fold the tortilla in half two times. They should look like triangles. See pic right above. Pour the remaining bean sauce into the pan and add your choice of cheeses. I was able to fit 8 tortillas in my pan. Bake at for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese has melted. Top with your favorite toppings.

    Notes

    Couple tips:
    Microwave the tortillas first to make them more pliable.
    If you have any leftover black bean sauce. You can add it to a tightly sealed container and refrigerate for 3-4 days.
    Try to use the medium sized tortillas. The larger ones probably won't fit in a 9X13 pan. If you like to use the small tortillas add the fillings then just fold them in half and place in the pan.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 369kcal
    Keyword ethnic food, restaurant food, take out
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

     

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    Comments

    1. Stephanie

      April 10, 2018 at 1:07 pm

      These look super yummy! I'm not a huge fan of black beans but I think that I would like them the way you use them in this recipe! Another winner 🙂

      Reply
    2. Luci

      October 23, 2017 at 7:21 pm

      These look so delicious. I have never heard of this dish before. I will have to make soon because I love enchiladas.

      Reply
    3. Constance Smith

      October 22, 2017 at 9:24 pm

      Oh my! These look fantastic! I love that it is baked together like a casserole. This would travel well for a potluck.

      Reply
    4. Lauren

      October 22, 2017 at 8:30 pm

      Definitely making this for dinner this week! Looks so good!

      Reply
      • April

        October 23, 2017 at 9:09 pm

        Let me know how it goes Lauren! Thank you so much!

        Reply
    5. Maman de sara

      October 21, 2017 at 7:05 pm

      I honestly don't know enfrijoladas, I do make enchiladas though!
      Enfrijoladas should be in my to do list, thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
      • April

        October 22, 2017 at 9:19 am

        Try it. I think you'll like it! I love to make the breakfast version it's so good too! Thank you!

        Reply
    6. Catherine Brown

      October 21, 2017 at 10:28 am

      Black bean sauce + radishes = match made in heaven! You are speakin' my language now April! I haven't made this dish before... now I totally need to!

      Reply
      • April

        October 22, 2017 at 9:17 am

        It's so delicious. Thank you Catherine!

        Reply
    7. Rezel Kealoha

      October 20, 2017 at 11:03 pm

      I love how you can adapt this to make it completely vegan friendly. This is defiantly on my list to make and you presentation makes it even more delectable!

      Reply
      • April

        October 21, 2017 at 7:35 am

        Yes, it's delicious even without meat! Thank you so much!

        Reply
    8. Tiffany Alexandria

      October 20, 2017 at 4:43 pm

      Enchiladas and black beans are my favorite!! Now I have to try this recipe, looks like a amazing combination of my two favorite things!

      Reply
      • April

        October 20, 2017 at 4:55 pm

        You will love it Tiffany! 🙂

        Reply
    9. Tara

      October 19, 2017 at 9:54 am

      Yum! I had never heard of enfrijoladas before. They look incredible. Can't wait to try this at home.

      Reply
      • April

        October 19, 2017 at 10:26 am

        They are soooo good and fulfilling! Let me know how it goes. Thank you Tara!

        Reply
    10. Amelie

      October 19, 2017 at 6:36 am

      Thanks for this recipe April. My kids refuse to eat anything close to beans, so I'm always looking for ways to sneak them in. I'll certainly give this recipe a try!

      Reply
      • April

        October 19, 2017 at 10:25 am

        You're welcome Amelie! Let me know how it goes!

        Reply
    11. Cynthia

      October 18, 2017 at 5:59 am

      I want to eat everything that has queso fresco in it! Also, love the combination of cheese and beans, it is delicious! Living in South Africa is difficult for me to find traditional corn foods like tortillas, so i'm glad this can be done with flour tortillas. Nonetheless, to me, there is no replacement for corn tortillas, way better than the flour ones!

      Reply
      • April

        October 18, 2017 at 12:12 pm

        Maybe I need to make my own corn tortillas because the store brands taste very, hmmm not sure how to put it, but gritty for some reason. I don't like it at all. Thanks!

        Reply
    12. Armelle Dee

      October 17, 2017 at 11:43 am

      I love this twist , my kids lovesenchiladas. I will use turkey meat to make it because I am not pork eater either, nothing religious I just do not get along with pork ?. Thanks for sharing this deliciousness ?

      Reply
      • April

        October 17, 2017 at 7:23 pm

        They will loooove this. Thank you so much Armelle!

        Reply
    13. Carmen

      October 17, 2017 at 10:28 am

      Oh my gosh, these look delicious! I've always made enchiladas, but never thought to change the red sauce out for a bean sauce. I'll have to try it!

      Reply
      • April

        October 17, 2017 at 7:20 pm

        Definitely try it out. I love it more than enchiladas! Thank you!

        Reply

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