Tacos de Frijol con Rajas (Bean and Poblano Strip Tacos)
Smoky roasted poblano strips and warm mashed pot beans in soft corn tortillas, with avocado and bright pickled onions.
Made with Pickled red onions (cebollas encurtidas) and Corn tortillas from masa harina and Frijoles de la olla (pot beans). Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time40 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.23 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
Char the poblanos over a gas flame or under a very hot grill for 10 to 12 minutes, turning, until blistered and blackened all over.
11 min - 2
Put them in a bowl, cover with a plate and leave for 10 minutes to steam. Peel off the skins, remove the seeds and slice the flesh into strips (rajas).
10 min - 3
Heat the oil in a frying pan and cook the onion for 8 minutes until soft and golden. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
9 min - 4
Add the poblano strips and salt and cook for 5 minutes, until everything is soft and mingled.
5 min - 5
Warm your ready made pot beans in a small pan with a splash of their broth (see the base recipe), mashing roughly, until steaming hot all the way through.
- 6
Warm your corn tortillas (see the base recipe) in a dry pan or wrapped in foil in the oven until soft and pliable.
- 7
Fill each tortilla with beans, rajas and avocado. Top with your pickled red onions (see the base recipe), coriander and a squeeze of lime.
Tips
- Rajas means strips. Cooking them with plenty of onion brings out the mild, smoky sweetness of the poblano.
- Sweating the charred chillies under a plate makes the skins slide off easily.
- Use a heavy pan and keep the tortillas wrapped in a clean tea towel so they stay soft while you fill them.
Storing and freezing
Keep the bean and rajas filling in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat until steaming hot all the way through. Assemble the tacos fresh.
Questions
Can I use jarred poblanos or other chillies?
Yes. Roasted peppers from a jar are a mild stand in, or use two green peppers charred in the same way with one fresh jalapeño for heat.
Are these tacos vegan?
Yes. The pot beans, tortillas, pickled onions and rajas contain no animal products. Add cheese or cream only if you do not need them to be vegan.
How hot are poblano chillies?
Poblanos are mild, with a gentle warmth that varies from chilli to chilli. Add a sliced jalapeño if you want more heat.
More made with pickled red onions (cebollas encurtidas)
Tacos de Frijol Negro y Aguacate (Black Bean and Avocado Tacos)
VGVDFPanuchos de Cazón (Yucatecan Stuffed Masa Cakes with Fish)
DFEFNFTortas de Pollo con Mole y Frijoles (Chicken Mole Sandwiches)
EFDFNFSabich (Aubergine and Egg Pitta)
VNFSee every dish made with pickled red onions (cebollas encurtidas)
Double 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.