Smashed Bean & Cheese Skillet
Refried beans mashed crispy in a cast iron skillet with cheese, cilantro, and a shot of lime—the TikTok version of frijoles maneados. Ready in 15 minutes, begging for warm tortillas.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 14g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Heat oil in a 10-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
Step 2
Add onion and jalapeño; cook 2 minutes until fragrant, stirring once.
Step 3
Stir in drained beans and cumin, then mash aggressively with a wooden spoon until 60% broken down—texture should be chunky, not smooth.
Step 4
Spread beans flat. Let sit without stirring for 3 minutes until the bottom crisps and darkens.
Step 5
Scatter cheese over the top and fold in cilantro; squeeze lime juice across, season with salt and pepper.
Step 6
Transfer to a serving plate. Serve hot with warm tortillas for scooping.
Tools you’ll need
- 10-inch cast iron skillet
- wooden spoon
- cutting board
- knife
- serving plate
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