authentic refried beans

You can&#039;t beat the simplicity and taste of Homemade Refried Beans, made with just five-ingredients!

Homemade Refried Beans

dry pinto beans (, about 2 cups)

onion (, quartered)

lard

garlic (, minced)

salt (,

cumin (,

oregano (,

Rinse pinto beans in a colander, removing any unwanted pebbles or pieces that may be in the bag.

Add the beans to a large pot, cover with water and soak overnight.  

Drain soaked beans and return them to the pot. Add fresh water to cover the beans up to two inches above them. Add onion to the pot and a couple dashes of salt. 

Bring beans to a boil, cover and simmer for one hour, stirring occasionally. Check the beans and if they’re not completely cooked after one hour, let them simmer a few minutes longer until they’re done. 

Drain the beans, removing the onion and reserving the bean broth water.

In a large skillet (preferably an iron skillet), heat lard or oil over medium heat. 

Add the garlic and stir. Add the beans, cumin, oregano and 1/4 cup of the bean broth. (You could also chop the reserved onion and add it to the pan).

Cook, gently smashing the beans as they cook with a potato masher or fork. 

Continue stirring and mashing, adding additional bean broth as needed until you get the texture you like and the beans are the consistency of soft mashed potatoes. Taste and season with additional salt, cumin and oregano, as needed. Top with shredded cheese, if desired.

Stove-top Refried Beans:

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You can't beat the simplicity and taste of Homemade Refried Beans, made with just five-ingredients!

Refried Beans

Mexican refried beans or frijoles refritos are a Mexican food staple that everyone should master. You’ll love this easy authentic refried beans recipe because it’s better than canned or restaurant refried beans. This recipe makes THE best refried beans!

Authentic Mexican Refried Beans Recipe (Frijoles Refritos)

pinto beans ((include some cooking liquid

olive oil (or vegetable oil of choice)

⅓ cup of finely chopped white onion

chiles de arbol (or dried/fresh chile of choice)

sea salt (adjust

Saute The Onion and Dried Chilies

Heat the oil in a large frying pan, once it&#039;s hot add the onion and cook until browned and crispy (this gives it a great taste, or you can just sauté until tender.)  Next add the dried or fresh chiles and cook just until they brown or begin to blister -- this happens quickly so be ready to proceed.

Mash &amp; Saute the Beans

Next add the boiled beans -- be careful because it will splash, allow to fry for about 3 minutes. Next add about ¼ cup of the broth and then begin mashing the beans until you achieve the desired texture. The broth will help with the mashing and you&#039;ll need to add a little bit of the broth to help you achieve the texture you desire.

Cook to Desired Consistency

Continue to &quot;fry&quot; for about 5-8 minutes or until they have the consistency you want. Remember to adjust the consistency to your needs by cooking longer to thicken or adding more broth/water to thin out. Taste and add salt as desired.

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No more buying awful tasting canned refried beans, you'll love this easy homemade recipe for authentic Mexican refried beans which doesn't use lard, so they're vegan!

How to Make Vegan Refried Beans

Homemade authentic refried beans are so delicious and simple! 2 ways to make - using dry pinto beans (traditional) or canned (the quickest).

Authentic Refried Beans

pinto beans beans

onion ((finely chopped))

garlic ((minced))

salt ((to taste))

queso fresco cheese ((optional))

If using dried cooked beans: follow the instructions below on how to cook dry beans (don&#39;t forget to soak the beans overnight). Drain and save the bean broth from the soaking beans to use in place of beef broth.  If using canned pinto beans: drain all liquid and rinse before using.

Prepare Beans

Preheat a medium-sized skillet over medium heat with your fat of choice. Add onions and garlic and saute until golden and soft, about 8 to 10 minutes.

Reduce heat to low and add beans. Smash with a back of a mixing spoon or a masher until they are coarsely mashed. Hint: Mashing a few at a time is easier. Try doing a third of the beans, mash, then add another ⅓ of the beans and continue.

Once beans are mashed add bean broth or regular broth until beans reach the desired thickness, stirring until heated. Top with optional cheese and garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve right away

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