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Easy creamy refried beans made with canned pinto beans, onion, garlic and bacon drippings.

Easy Refried Beans

bacon drippings/grease (or lard or corn oil)

½ onion, finely diced

garlic, finely minced

pinto beans, undrained

water

Kosher salt and pepper

queso fresco,

Heat bacon drippings in medium-large skillet.  Add onions and stir and cook until softened and starting to brown.  Add garlic and cook until just fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Add 1 can of pinto beans ~ do not rinse or drain ~ and ¼ cup water. Bring to a simmer and then mash with a potato masher to desired consistency, about 7 to 10 minutes until pretty smooth and thickened up. 

Season with salt and pepper.  Serve with a little queso fresco crumbled on top.

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Refried Beans

(15 oz each) pinto beans, rinsed and drained

½ cup onion, finely chopped

oil (canola, olive oil)

garlic,

cumin

chili powder

lime juice

vegetable stock

In a medium saucepan you will want to...

In a medium saucepan you will want to turn on medium heat. Then add your oil and let it get warm. Toss in your onions and salt.

Cook your onions until they are softened and...

Cook your onions until they are softened and become translucent, this takes around 5 minutes.

Add in your garlic, cumin, and chili powder....

Add in your garlic, cumin, and chili powder. Stir constantly for about 30 seconds, you want it to begin to smell fragrant.

Now pour your drained beans in along with...

Now pour your drained beans in along with vegetable stock. Stir and cook covered for 5 minutes on medium-low heat.

Reduce your heat to low and remove your...

Reduce your heat to low and remove your lid. Grab a potato masher or blender and mix up the beans. I generally mix only half the bans up as I like a thicker texture. But mix to your desired texture.

You will want to cook the beans for...

You will want to cook the beans for 2-3 more minutes stirring often.

Once done remove beans from the heat, and...

Once done remove beans from the heat, and stir in the lime juice. Add salt to taste if ou would prefer.

If your refried beans seem dry you can...

If your refried beans seem dry you can add a splash of broth or even water. Cover and stir occassionally until you are ready to serve.

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