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Enfrijoladas Con Chipotle Recipe

Enfrijoladas Con Chipotle Recipe
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Enfrijoladas Con Chipotle are a flavorful Mexican dish featuring warm corn tortillas filled with melted cheese, dipped in a smooth and smoky black bean chipotle sauce, and topped with queso fresco, crema, and fresh cilantro. This comforting and easy-to-make meal highlights traditional Mexican flavors with a spicy twist from the chipotle pepper in adobo.

Ingredients

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For the Enfrijoladas:

  • 12 corn tortillas (6″)
  • 1 lb shredded Queso Chihuahua (or Mozzarella)
  • ½ cup queso fresco, crumbled
  • 10 sprigs cilantro, chopped
  • Mexican crema or sour cream, for topping

For the Sauce:

  • 1 (15 oz) can La Preferida Authentic Refried Black Beans (or Low Fat Refried Black Beans)
  • ½ cup La Preferida Salsa Verde
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 La Preferida Chipotle Pepper in Adobo Sauce + 1 Tbsp adobo sauce
  • 1 dried avocado leaf (optional, or substitute ⅛ tsp dried oregano)
  • ¼ tsp salt

Optional:

  • Eggs, cooked as desired, for additional protein

Instructions

  1. Prepare the sauce: Combine the refried black beans, salsa verde, water, garlic clove, chipotle pepper in adobo sauce along with 1 tablespoon of the adobo sauce, dried avocado leaf (or oregano), and salt in a blender. Blend until smooth.
  2. Simmer the sauce: Pour the blended sauce into a pot and heat over medium heat. Simmer for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally until heated through, then reduce heat to low to keep warm. If the sauce becomes too thick, gradually stir in water 2 tablespoons at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
  3. Warm the tortillas: Heat a large pan over medium heat and warm each tortilla on both sides until pliable. Keep the pan heated as you prepare the tortillas.
  4. Fill the tortillas: Place about 2 tablespoons (a little over 1 oz) of shredded cheese onto each tortilla. Fold the tortilla in half to enclose the cheese, like a quesadilla.
  5. Melt the cheese: Place the folded tortillas back into the pan and cook on both sides until the cheese inside melts and the tortilla is slightly crisped.
  6. Dip in sauce: Using tongs or forks, gently dip each folded tortilla into the warm bean-chipotle sauce, ensuring it is fully coated.
  7. Plate and garnish: Place the coated enfrijoladas on serving plates, then top with crumbled queso fresco, a dollop of Mexican crema or sour cream, and chopped fresh cilantro.
  8. Add optional eggs: If desired, top the enfrijoladas with cooked eggs for extra protein before serving.

Notes

  • If you prefer a thinner sauce, add water gradually to reach the desired consistency.
  • The dried avocado leaf is optional; oregano can be used as a substitute for a slight variation in flavor.
  • Use mild or spicy chipotle peppers depending on your heat preference.
  • Queso Chihuahua can be substituted with mozzarella for a similar melt.
  • Heating the tortillas properly prevents cracking when folding.
  • Eggs can be fried, scrambled, or poached based on your preference.

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Keywords: Enfrijoladas, Chipotle, Black Bean Sauce, Mexican Recipe, Cheese Tortillas, Mexican Comfort Food

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