Crispy Tlayudas with Charred Beans & Toppings
Street-food tlayudas: crispy fried tortillas topped with refried beans, cheese, and your choice of fresh garnishes. Ready in 30 minutes, feeds 2–4.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 14g
Ingredients
- 4 tortillas corn tortillas (6-inch or smaller)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 can (15 oz) refried beans
- 1 cup Oaxaca or mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 whole avocado
- 4 whole radishes, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cabbage, thinly shredded
- ½ cup salsa roja or pico de gallo
- 1 whole lime
Instructions
- 1
Slice avocado in half lengthwise. Remove pit, scoop into a small bowl.
- 2
Mash avocado with a fork. Squeeze 1/4 lime over top. Season with salt.
- 3
Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, ~2 minutes.
- 4
Fry one tortilla 30 seconds per side until it is golden and crispy. Transfer to paper towels.
- 5
Repeat with remaining tortillas, working quickly. You'll hear steady sizzle.
- 6
Warm refried beans in a small saucepan over medium for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 7
Spread 1/4 cup beans on each warm tortilla. Sprinkle 1/4 cup cheese on top of each.
- 8
Top each with avocado mash, sliced radishes, shredded cabbage, and a spoonful of salsa.
- 9
Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- small saucepan
- paper towels
- small bowl
- fork
- cutting board
- chef's knife
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