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Panfried Bean Burritos

These pan-fried bean burritos offer a delightful twist on a Mexican-inspired classic, combining a crisp, golden exterior with a rich and cheesy filling. This vegetarian main course relies on charring fresh vegetables in a dry pan to create a deep, smoky flavour profile that mimics a traditional outdoor grill. The contrast between the crunchy tortilla and the creamy refried beans makes this a satisfying texture-rich meal for any night of the week.

Served alongside a vibrant, homemade salsa made from roasted tomatoes and stinging serrano chillies, this dish is perfect for those who enjoy authentic, zesty flavours. It is an excellent choice for a family supper or a casual weekend gathering with friends. For a complete feast, serve these burritos with a generous dollop of cool soured cream and perhaps a side of zesty lime-dressed slaw.

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Ingredients for Panfried Bean Burritos

  • 2 medium tomatoes (275g total)

  • 1 large white onion, cut crosswise into 4 thick slices

  • 1 red pepper, trimmed, then quartered lengthwise

  • 2 garlic cloves, left unpeeled

  • 1 cucharada de jugo de lima fresco

  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh serrano chilli including seeds

  • 3/4 cucharaditas de sal

  • 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano, crumbled

  • 1/8 cucharaditas de pimienta negra

  • 1 (450g) can refried beans

  • 4 (10-inch) flour tortillas

  • 140g Monterey Jack cheese, coarsely grated (300ml )

  • 120ml de aceite vegetal

  • Accompaniment: soured cream

  • a well-seasoned 10- to 11-inch cast-iron comal or skillet

Preheat oven to 93°C. Put an ovenproof platter in oven to warm.

Heat dry comal over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then cook tomatoes, onion, pepper, and garlic, turning with tongs, until all are blackened in spots, 10 to 15 minutes. 3Remove from heat, then transfer tomatoes and 2 onion slices to a blender. Peel garlic and add to blender along with lime juice, chilli, and 1/2 teaspoons salt. Blend until coarsely puréed, then transfer salsa to a bowl.

Cut pepper into 1/2-inch-wide strips, then halve remaining 2 onion slices and separate layers. Toss pepper and onion with oregano, pepper, and remaining 1/4 teaspoons salt in a bowl.

Spread one fourth of refried beans on a tortilla, leaving a 1-inch border all around, then sprinkle with one fourth of cheese. Arrange one fourth of onion and pepper mixture in a horizontal strip across centre, then fold side nearest you over them and roll up tortilla. Make 3 more burritos in same manner.

Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then fry 2 burritos, seam side down, until lightly browned on undersides, 1 to 2 minutes. Turn over with tongs and fry until golden, 1 to 2 minutes more. Transfer to paper towels to drain briefly, then keep warm on platter in oven. Fry remaining 2 burritos in same manner. Serve with salsa.

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  • 28 Ene 2026 | Publicado originalmente

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