Enfrijoladas

Ingredients for Enfrijoladas

• 80ml vegetable oil, divided

• 8 corn tortillas

• 350g fresh chorizo

• 3 garlic cloves, crushed

• 1/2 medium white onion, thinly sliced, plus more for serving

• Kosher salt

• 2 (425g) cans black beans, rinsed, or 725ml Frijoles de la Olla, drained

• 350ml low-sodium chicken broth

• 170g queso fresco or Cotija cheese, crumbled

• Coriander leaves with tender stems and sliced avocado (for serving)

Using 2 tablespoons oil, brush both sides of each tortilla. Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Working in batches, cook until lightly browned and starting to crisp, about 1 minute per side. Set aside.

Heat remaining 45ml oil in same skillet over medium-high. Cook chorizo, breaking up with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through, 7–9 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a medium bowl; set aside.

Add garlic and 1/2 onion to same skillet, season with salt, and cook, tossing occasionally, until tender and beginning to brown, 6–8 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer garlic mixture to a blender; reserve pan with oil. Add beans and broth to blender and purée until smooth (it should be the consistency of yoghurt); season with salt.

Set reserved pan over medium-high and heat oil. Transfer bean purée to skillet and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Working one at a time and using tongs, dip tortillas in bean purée, turning to coat and leaving until softened, about 3 seconds per side (they will soften more as they sit). Transfer to a baking sheet as you go. Spoon 1 tablespoon chorizo and 1 tablespoon queso fresco across the centre of each tortilla; fold over like a taco.

Divide among plates and spoon remaining bean purée over. Top with coriander, avocado, more onion, remaining chorizo, and remaining queso.

Disclaimer

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