Description
These crispy pinto bean tacos are only 6 ingredients — and they’re ready in just a few minutes! Try this tasty recipe for your next taco night!
Ingredients
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- 1 15oz can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 2/3 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese
- 6 (6″) flour tortillas
- 3 teaspoons neutral oil (like avocado oil or vegetable oil)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mash the beans, taco seasoning, and salsa together until chunky.
- Spread 1/4 cup of the bean mixture into half of a tortilla.
- Top with cheese, then fold in half.
- Repeat until all the tortillas are filled. (It should make 5-6 tacos.)
- Add 2 teaspoons of oil to a large skillet and heat over medium heat for 30 seconds. Swirl it around the pan until the pan is coated.
- Place 2-3 tacos in the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes until golden brown. Flip and continue to cook for 2-3 minutes until crispy.
- Remove the tacos from the skillet.
- Add an additional teaspoon of oil to the skillet (if necessary) and continue to cook the remaining tacos until crispy.