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Step 1
Soak the beans overnight. Cover the pinto beans in water and soak overnight. Drain the beans and set aside.
Step 2
Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until slightly softened, about 3-4 minutes.
Step 3
Add in the garlic, stir and cook for 30 seconds.
Step 4
Add the beans, cumin, paprika, guajillo chiles, and enough water to just cover the beans, about 4-5 cups, and bring to a boil over medium heat.
Step 5
Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer and cover with the lid slightly ajar.
Step 6
Cook the beans just until they are tender, about 1 hour, check the water level every so often while the beans cook and adding more water if the mixture dries out.
Step 7
Stir in salt and pepper.
Step 8
Next make the roux. In a small skillet melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, whisk in the flour and lower heat to medium low. Cook until until the paste forms a golden roux, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 9
Carefully remove the guajillo chiles from the beans and disguard.
Step 10
Stir in the roux and tomatoes. Bring back to a simmer.
Step 11
Cook until the mixture thickens slightly, 15 to 20 minutes more. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.
Step 12
For the cabbage slaw, iIn a small bowl, combine the cabbage, cilantro and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper and toss to combine.
Step 13
To serve, warm the tortillas in a skillet until warm and pilable. Fill each each tortilla with some of bean filling, avocado slices and slaw.