Enfrijoladas de Frijol Negro con Queso (Black Bean Sauce Tortillas with Queso)
Corn tortillas dipped in a silky black bean sauce, folded and topped with queso, avocado and red onion.
Made with Corn tortillas from masa harina and Mexican black beans and Queso (Mexican cheese sauce). Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time25 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.99 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Blend your ready made black beans (see the base recipe) with the water and salt until smooth. Add a splash more water if it is thicker than single cream.
- 2
Heat the oil in a wide frying pan, pour in the bean sauce and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring, until it coats the back of a spoon. Season to taste.
5 min - 3
Warm your ready made queso (see the base recipe) gently in a small pan over a low heat, stirring, until steaming. Add a splash of milk if it has thickened. Do not let it boil.
- 4
Warm the corn tortillas (see the base recipe) in a dry frying pan or microwave until soft.
- 5
Dip each tortilla in the hot bean sauce for a few seconds, fold into quarters and arrange three on each warm plate.
- 6
Spoon over a little more sauce, drizzle with queso and top with avocado and red onion. Serve at once.
Tips
- Keep the sauce hot while dipping so the tortillas soften and absorb it.
- Add a pinch of chipotle powder or an epazote sprig to the sauce for authentic flavour.
- Dip tortillas one at a time and plate them quickly so they do not tear.
Storing and freezing
Best eaten at once. Keep leftover bean sauce in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat until steaming hot all the way through.
Questions
What is the difference from enchiladas?
Enchiladas are dipped in chilli sauce, while enfrijoladas are dipped in a smooth bean sauce.
Are these vegetarian?
Yes, if you used vegetarian cheese in the queso and check the label of your other ingredients. They are also gluten free, egg free and nut free.
Can I add eggs or meat?
Yes. Top with fried eggs or shredded chicken for a heartier meal.
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DFEFNFDouble check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.