Description
Learn how to make flavorful and creamy homemade refried beans with this easy recipe. Perfect as a side dish or filling for burritos and tacos!
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or lard
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 (15-ounce) cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup vegetable broth or bean liquid, more as needed
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Heat the oil or lard in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté onion and garlic: Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add beans and spices: Add drained pinto beans, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Mash the beans: Mash the beans to desired consistency using a potato masher or spoon. Gradually add broth until creamy.
- Adjust and serve: Adjust seasoning, keep warm, and serve.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, blend the beans with an immersion blender.
- Use bacon fat for extra flavor instead of vegetable oil.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
