Cheesy Pinto Beans Taco Recipe
Make Cheesy Pinto Beans Taco Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Taco Filling
Taco Assembly
Method
Taco Filling Preparation
- 1
Cook the Beans
In a medium saucepan, add the pinto beans and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce to simmer and cook until beans are tender, about 30 minutes if using dried beans, or 5-10 minutes if using canned beans.
- 2
- 3
Mix Ingredients
Add the cooked pinto beans to the skillet with the sautéed onion and garlic. Stir in the cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 4
Add Cheese
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the cheddar cheese until it melts and combines with the beans.
Taco Assembly
- 5
Prepare Tortillas
Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 1 minute on each side, until pliable.
- 6
Assemble Tacos
On each tortilla, add a generous spoonful of the cheesy pinto beans mixture. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomato, a dollop of sour cream, sliced avocado, and fresh cilantro.
- 7
Serve
Serve the tacos immediately while warm, with additional lime wedges if desired.