Dip your favorite tortilla chips in this full of flavors and creamy frijoles. This tasty, super affordable Mexican bean dip recipe goes together in no time, without the long cooking time as we use canned beans. After I took into consideration the short spare time almost all my readers have, I decided to substitute the raw black beans from the traditional recipe with the canned ones.
Therefore, you have no excuses to avoid trying to prepare this great Mexican dish that can be used as a side, a delicious layer in a burrito, wrapped up in warm soft tortillas, or only as a dip with some crunchy tortilla chips. Pick almost any occasion and place a bowl of frijoles in the middle of the table.. you’ll be surprised how fast it’ll disappear!
Before preparing homemade frijoles, I find it essential to know a little more about this type of food. So, this is the section where you’ll find the most frequently asked questions about traditional frijoles. You are already used to my style of letting you know every essential detail about a new recipe, so this FAQ section is not a surprise for anyone.
Easy Traditional Mexican FRIJOLES Recipe
This crowd-pleasing Mexican Frijoles is perfect for last-minute guests. We already know that almost everybody is in love with dipping and nachos.
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- 15 oz canned black beans drained and liquid reserved
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 oz butter
- 1 medium yellow onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic roughly chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon hot chili pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- sour cream for serving
- fire roasted tomatoes for serving
- 1 handful coriander leaves roughly chopped
- salted tortilla chips or raw vegetable sticks for dipping
- First of all, heat the olive oil and butter in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes, or until softened. Keep in mind that you’re not trying to brown it, just soften it.
- Add the garlic, hot chili pepper flakes, smoked paprika, and brown sugar, and cook for another few minutes (3 minutes max.).
- Next, add the canned black beans with their liquid into the pan. Season well with salt and pepper, and simmer on low heat for 7-8 minutes.
- Now, just add everything to a food processor and blend it until smooth. Empty into a bowl.
- Then, fry the salt pork pieces in a hot frying pan until crispy. (You won’t need any oil for this as it’ll release plenty of its own fat).
- Finally, top the bean bowl with sour cream, crispy pork pieces, fire-roasted tomatoes, and fresh coriander leaves. Also, serve the traditional frijoles with salted tortilla chips or raw vegetable sticks. Enjoy dipping!
- Author: Rosie
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Appetizers and Snacks
- Cuisine: American
How to Make Frijoles at Home (Mexican Recipe)
This crowd-pleasing Mexican Frijoles is perfect for last-minute guests. We already know that almost everybody is in love with dipping and nachos. They are the perfect appetizers, as they are easy to eat and simply delicious. So, as long as you are equipped with dozen of paper towels, you can easily spare 20 minutes to prepare this licking-finger traditional dip.
This is an easy recipe that will impress any dip lover out there. With affordable ingredients, an easy step-by-step recipe, and also video instructions, you can’t find a reason not to try it out.
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FAQ
What is frijoles made of?
What are Mexican beans made of?
What is the difference between frijoles and pinto beans?
Are black beans and frijoles the same?
What are Frijoles made of?
– Even though this dish may differ from one region to another, the main ingredients are black beans, onion, and garlic. Also, the savory frijoles are usually topped with crispy pork, roasted tomatoes, and sour cream.
What are Frijoles refried beans?
Join us as we explore their vibrant journey from farm to table. Frijoles is the Spanish word for beans. The term frijoles is often used loosely to refer to frijoles refritos, or refried beans, which is a traditional variety of cooked beans common to Mexican cuisine, especially Northern Mexican and American Tex-Mex.
What does frijol mean in Mexican?
Frijol means beans, as in dried beans and frijoles referrers to cooked beans. In Mexico we call our traditional beans cooked in a pot frijoles de olla. Some Northern Mexican regions call them frijoles de la olla. It’s all the same thing. Cooking beans is part of the weekly kitchen chores for many Mexican households.
Are Frijoles the same as pinto beans?
No. As previously noted, “frijoles” refer to a certain type of Mexican food, or to simple beans, in some cases, while “pinto beans” are literally “painted beans” in Spanish. The pinto bean is a variety of common beans.