Tacos de Canasta de Frijol
Crispy fried tortillas stuffed with warm refried beans, cheese, and fresh toppings. A beloved Mexican street food that comes together in under 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 485
- Protein
- 12g
Ingredients
- 8 small (6-inch) corn tortillas
- 1.5 cups (canned or homemade) refried beans
- 3 cups vegetable oil for frying
- ¾ cup queso fresco or crumbled feta
- 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
- ½ cup diced tomato
Instructions
- 1
Warm refried beans in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until hot and pliable, ~4 minutes.
- 2
Heat oil in a heavy 3-quart pot to 350°F, or until a tortilla piece sizzles immediately when dropped in.
- 3
Carefully place one tortilla in hot oil. It should puff and soften in 2-3 seconds—do not let it crisp.
- 4
Remove tortilla with tongs and lay flat on paper towels. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
- 5
Spread 2 tablespoons warm refried beans down the center of each tortilla while still warm.
- 6
Top each with cheese, lettuce, and tomato. Fold tortilla in half and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- 3-quart heavy pot
- instant-read thermometer
- long tongs
- paper towels
- small saucepan
- wooden spoon
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