Ingredients

  • 1 15-oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2-3 canned chipotle chiles, chopped
  • 2 Tbs. dark brown sugar
  • 8 6-inch corn tortillas
  • 1 cup ( 1/4 lb.) grated quesillo cheese, string cheese or Monterey Jack cheese
  • 2 Tbs. coarsely chopped cilantro or epazote leaves
  • 16 18-inch-thick slices white onion (from 1 large onion)

Method

  • Put beans, chiles and sugar in blender.
  • Blend to coarse paste, adding water if necessary.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Warm big ungreased griddle or 2 large skillets over medium heat.
  • Place 4 tortillas on griddle.
  • Arrange 1/4 of cheese on each tortilla (keep cheese away from edges).
  • Top with 1/4 of cilantro and 4 onion slices.
  • Spread remaining 4 tortillas with bean mixture; turn over onto tortillas with cheese.
  • Cook 2 minutes, or until cheese begins to melt, pressing down with spatula.
  • Flip, and cook 2 minutes more, or until browned.
  • Serve hot.