Easy Refried Beans

Step 1

Start by peeling 2 garlic cloves and roughly chopping 1/2 onion.  Cook the onion and garlic in a dollop of oil over medium heat (you can leave the garlic cloves whole).

Step 2

Once the onion is starting to brown, approximately 5-8 minutes, add 1 can beans (drained and rinsed), 2 chipotles in adobo, 1 tablespoon adobo sauce, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, freshly cracked black pepper, and 1/2 cup stock (or water). Let simmer for a few minutes until heated through and then add everything to a blender, combining well.

Step 3

Take a final taste for seasoning and heat.  Add more salt if necessary and if you want more heat you can add more chipotles (or adobo sauce).

Step 4

Serve as is or saute them in some oil (or lard!) over medium heat for a few minutes to thicken them up.

Step 5

Store in an airtight container in the fridge.  (Keep in mind that beans don't last long so eat 'em up soon!)