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Cheese entomatadas with refried beans

Entomatadas are corn tortillas dipped in a spicy tomato sauce, rolled with cheese and baked until golden. This recipe serves 4, takes 40 minutes, is easy to make, and costs €2.30 per person. The trick is keeping the sauce hot while you dip the tortillas, so they stay soft without tearing.

Tonight, soft tortillas bathing in a slightly spicy tomato sauce, with cheese that stretches in every bite.

Cheese entomatadas with refried beans
Total time
40 min
Difficulty
Easy
Cost per person
€2.30
Calories per person
710 kcalcalculated by Kiloach, your weight coach
Season
Winter, Fall, Summer
The kids
They generally like it

There's no frying or crunch here, just soft tortillas that soak up a tomato sauce spiced with jalapeño and cumin. The cheese melts inside and stretches the moment you cut into a roll. Refried beans add a denser texture on the side, and a spoonful of sour cream tames the heat right before you dig in.

This is a weeknight dinner that needs little attention once the sauce is ready, and rolling the tortillas is an easy job for kids to help with. For them, you can tone down the jalapeño or swap it for bell pepper. Adults who like more heat can add a dash of hot sauce at the table.

The ingredients

4 people

Pantry

  • Corn tortillas 12
  • Crushed tomatoesoften in the pantry 800 g
  • Canned jalapeño peppers 2
  • Canned red kidney beansoften in the pantry 480 g
  • Cuminoften in the pantry 1 tsp
  • Oiloften in the pantry 4 tbsp
  • Saltoften in the pantry 1 pinch

Dairy

  • Shredded cheese 250 g
  • Thick sour cream 4 tbsp

Fruits and vegetables

  • Onion 1
  • Garlic 3 cloves
  • Fresh cilantro 4 sprigs

Allergens Lactose

The step by step recipe

  1. Blend the tomatoes with half the onion, the garlic, the jalapeño and the cumin, then cook the sauce over medium heat with a spoonful of oil. 15 min

    Sear the blended sauce in hot oil first, it concentrates and loses its acidity.

  2. Mash the drained beans with a fork and heat them in a skillet with a spoonful of oil and a little water to make refried beans.

    Mash only halfway, a few whole beans give it more character.

  3. Dip each tortilla in the hot sauce for a few seconds, fill it with cheese, roll it up and arrange it in a baking dish.

    Work on one tortilla at a time and keep the sauce hot, the tortilla turns soft and rolls without breaking.

  4. Cover with sauce, scatter the remaining cheese on top and bake at 200°C. 12 min

    Watch the dish closely, the cheese should barely start to color.

  5. Serve with the sour cream, the remaining chopped onion, the cilantro and the refried beans.

    If the jalapeño is too spicy for kids, swap it for half a red bell pepper, it's just as good.

Our tips to get it right

  • Pick good quality crushed tomatoes, they're the base of the whole sauce and shouldn't taste too acidic.
  • Make the sauce and refried beans ahead of time, so you only need to roll and bake when it's time to eat.
  • Don't let the rolled tortillas sit too long before baking, they get soggy faster once they're filled.

The variations

  • Swap the shredded cheese for crumbled fresh cheese like mild feta, for a creamier version that stretches less.
  • For a quicker version, skip blending the sauce, it just ends up with a bit more texture.
  • For kids sensitive to spice, leave the jalapeño out of the sauce and serve a small bowl of hot sauce on the side for adults.

What to serve it with

  • Plain white rice
  • Avocado and lime salad
  • Sparkling water with lime

Storage

Entomatadas keep for 2 days in the fridge in a sealed container. Reheat them in the oven rather than the microwave so the cheese melts properly again. Freezing isn't recommended, the tortillas get too soft once thawed.

Questions about this dish

Can you use flour tortillas instead of corn tortillas?

Yes, but the taste and texture will differ, flour tortillas are softer and less distinctive. Corn tortillas remain the classic choice for entomatadas.

How do you keep the tortillas from tearing while rolling them?

Dip each tortilla in the hot sauce for a few seconds right before filling it, so it turns pliable. Work on one tortilla at a time so it doesn't cool down.

Can you prepare this dish ahead of time?

You can make the sauce and refried beans a day ahead and keep them in the fridge. Roll and bake the tortillas just before serving so they stay soft.

How do you adjust this dish for young kids?

Leave the jalapeño out of the sauce or swap it for half a red bell pepper, as suggested in the recipe. You can also serve the sour cream on the side so everyone adjusts to their taste.

How long does it take to make cheese entomatadas with refried beans?

Count 40 min in total, prep and cooking included. The recipe is rated “easy”.

How many calories are in cheese entomatadas with refried beans?

About 710 kcal per serving, for a recipe meant for 4 people. Calories are calculated by Kiloach, your weight coach, the app that partners with Mon Chou.

How much does cheese entomatadas with refried beans cost?

About €2.30 per serving, or €9.20 for 4 people, based on average supermarket prices.

What allergens does this recipe contain?

This recipe contains lactose. Always check the labels of the products you buy.

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