Pinto Bean Tacos Recipe

Name: Pinto Bean Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 6-inch corn tortillas; 1 Tbs. canola oil; 1 small red onion, divided: half of onion diced, half sliced; 1 clove garlic, minced (1 tsp.); 4 oz. soy chorizo sausage, such as Soyrizo; 1 10-oz. can diced tomatoes with chiles; 2 15-oz. cans pinto beans, rinsed and drained; 1 small avocado, sliced; ⅓ cup crumbled queso fresco or grated Cheddar cheese; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 350.
2
Wrap tortillas in foil, and place in oven to warm.
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Heat oil in nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add diced onion, and saute 3 minutes.
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Add garlic, and cook 1 minute more.
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Crumble soy sausage into pan, and saute 1 minute.
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Stir in diced tomatoes, and bring mixture to a simmer.
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Reduce heat to medium-low, and cook 4 to 5 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
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Stir in beans, and cook 2 minutes more, or until beans are warmed through.
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To assemble tacos: Fill tortillas with 3 Tbs.
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bean mixture.
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Top with sliced onions, avocado, cheese, and cilantro.
13
Serve with salsa and hot sauce, if desired.

595

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 6-inch corn tortillas, 1 Tbs. canola oil, 1 small red onion, divided: half of onion diced, half sliced, 1 clove garlic, minced (1 tsp.), and more.

Yes, Pinto Bean Tacos falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Pinto Bean Tacos

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Variations & substitutions

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