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Frijoles Maneados recipe.

Frijoles Maneados

author Maricruz Avalos Flores
4 servings
Frijoles maneados are creamy, cheesy Mexican beans from Sonora and Sinaloa. Perfect as an appetizer with totopos or a side for carne asada, this easy recipe is full of authentic flavor and ideal for parties or cozy family meals.
prep 5 minutes
cook 10 minutes
total 15 minutes
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Ingredients 

  • 2 cups cooked beans
  • ½ cup Chihuahua cheese (or any melty cheese, shredded)
  • 2 guajillo chiles (seeds and stems removed)
  • 2 cloves garlic (peeled)
  • ¼ teaspoon black peppercorns
  • ¼ teaspoon cumin seeds
  • ½ small onion
  • 2 Tablespoons pork lard
  • ½ teaspoon salt (optional)

For serving

  • Chihuahua cheese
  • Fried chiles de arbol
  • Totopos chips

Instructions
 

  • Place the guajillo chiles in a bowl and cover them with hot water. Let them soak for about 10 minutes.
  • Add the softened chiles to a blender along with the garlic, onion, cumin, peppercorns, and salt. Pour in one cup of water and blend until smooth.
  • In a pan, heat the lard over medium heat. Carefully pour in the chile sauce and cook for about one minute.
  • Add the beans and stir for another minute, then mash them until smooth. You can also use an immersion blender if you prefer a creamier texture.
  • Cook for a couple more minutes, but don’t let the beans get too dry.
  • Stir in the shredded cheese until fully combined, then adjust the salt to taste and turn off the heat.
  • Transfer the creamy beans to a bowl, top with a little more shredded cheese, and serve warm with tortilla chips.

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Notes

  • Use bayo, pinto, or peruano beans—whatever you have on hand works.
  • Soak the guajillo chiles in hot water to soften them quickly.
  • Don’t skip the lard—it gives authentic flavor, but butter works too.
  • Mash the beans to your preferred texture: chunky or silky smooth.
  • Keep an eye on the beans while cooking so they don’t dry out.
  • You can use leftover frijoles de la olla to save time.
  • Make ahead and reheat gently, adding a splash of water or milk if needed.
  • Freeze without the cheese for up to 2 months; add cheese after reheating.
Nutrition Information
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 382mg | Potassium: 373mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 567IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 102mg | Iron: 2mg