Refried Bean Taquitos

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Crispy, satisfying and packed with flavor, these Refried Bean Taquitos are the ultimate easy side dish. With just a handful of simple ingredients, you get golden, crunchy taquitos filled with creamy, smoky refried beans and loaded with cheese. You have to give these a try!

Refried bean taquitos served with chipotle dip

About This Refried Bean Taquitos Recipe

The filling starts with seasoned refried beans cooked gently with onions, garlic and a touch of chilli. A little grated cheese helps bind the mixture so it rolls perfectly into soft tortillas. Bake or air-fry until crisp, and you’ve got unbelievable Refried Bean Taquitos.

Serve these crispy refried bean taquitos with salsa verde, pico de gallo or a fresh guacamole for the perfect finishing touch. They’re ideal for sharing platters or a quick snack that never hangs around long.

Ingredients

Using the freshest ingredients in this Refried Bean Taquitos recipe makes all the difference. Below, you will see the ingredients laid out along with.a list. Exact measurements and quantities can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this page. Make sure to have everything ready and prepared before you start cooking for best results.

See recipe card for quantities.

FOR THE FILLING:
Tinned black beans
Lard or olive oil
Salt
Black pepper
Mexican oregano
Cumin
Cayenne chili pepper
Garlic powder
FOR THE TAQUITOS:
Corn tortillas
Jack Cheese (See varitations)

See recipe card for quantities.

Instructions

You will find photographs of each step below, along with a full layout including the ingredients in the recipe card. Use whichever format works best for you. These steps are clear and easy to follow, so you can cook along with confidence.

Step 1: Over a medium low heat, in a saucepan, melt your lard or heat your olive oil.

Step 2: Add the spices to the pan and stir together.

Black beans added to the pot with lard and spices

Step 3: Add the black beans and combine with the fat and the spices.

retained liquid added to the pot with the beans and spices

Step 4: Add a touch of the retained liquid from the beans and allow to cook through and simmer for no longer than 5 minutes. This is just to heat up the beans.

Refried beans mashed with a hand blender

Step 5: Using a handheld blender or masher, blend/mash/ the refried black beans to your desired consistency. Feel free to add a touch more of the retained liquid.

Heating tortillas on a pan until pliable

Step 6: In a dry pan, on a medium heat, heat your tortillas until they are soft and pliable.

Step 7: To your tortilla, add 2-3 tablespoon of your Refried beans.

Cheese added to the refried bean taquitos

Step 8: Sprinkle with a generous amount of cheese.

taquitos brushed with oil and baked until crispy

Step 9: Roll tightly and add to a baking tray seam down. Spray or brush with olive oil and bake at 400 F (200 C) for 20 minutes or until the tortillas start to brown.

Crispy refried bean taquitos served with spicy chipotle dip

Step 10: Remove you Refried Bean Taquitos from the oven, serve with Guacamole, Salsa De Aguacate or Chipotle Mayo. Dig in!

Hint: For the crispiest Refried Bean Taquitos possible, brush heartily with Olive Oil before baking!

Substitutions

Cheese - If you can source it, Queso Fresco cheese is an authentic cheese to use. Any mild, crumbly cheese will do however or substitute for a four cheese blend in these Refried Bean Taquitos.
Oregano - If you can source Mexican oregano you will end up with a more authentically flavored Refried Black Beans or you can use standard oregano. Mexican oregano has slightly bigger, more jagged leaves and provides a citrusy flavor that normal oregano doesn't provide.

Variations

Dried black beans - If you are using dried black beans for your Refried Bean Taquitos, simply soak 1 and ½ cups in 3 inches of water overnight. Then, place in a pot and cover with water. Boil for 1 ½ to 2 hours or pressure cook for 30 minutes. Then follow the steps below to make your Refried Black Beans.
Tinned black beans - Tinned blacked beans are usually already cooked so only need to be drained and heated through before blending.

Equipment

To make these Refried Black Beans super silky and smooth for your Refried Bean Taquitos I used a hand blender. You can blend the beans in batches using a standing blender instead. Alternatively, you can use a masher and mash them by hand!

Serving Size (Serves 3)

This recipe is written to serve 3 as a side or 2 as a main. Most of the time, we cook for 2 and enjoy the leftovers the next day - it makes the effort of cooking something fresh and delicious even more worthwhile. If you’re feeding 5 or 6, you can easily double the recipe, or sometimes it’s as simple as adding an extra piece of protein and adjusting the sides. Make it yours, enjoy the process, and don’t stress about being exact.

Note: Nutritional information provided in the recipe card below is a rough guide only. Values can vary depending on the exact ingredients and quantities you use.

Storage

Fridge: Allow to cool completely. Add your Refried Bean Taquitos to an airtight container and keep for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer or oven at 400F (200 C) for 8 minutes to regain their crispiness.

Top Tip

Use a hand blender to easily blend large batches of Refried Black Beans to use in these Refried Bean Taquitos and have plenty left over for other amazing recipes.

FAQ

Are refried black beans actually fried twice?

No! Despite what the name suggests, the beans are quickly fried once with the oil and seasonings!

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