frijoles refritos

If you&#039;ve ever enjoyed authentic Texas butter beans, pinto beans, or black-eyed peas, the type only a seasoned cook like grandma could have made, then you are in for a treat with this recipe.

Traditional Southern Butter Butter Beans Recipe

bacon

butter beans ((two 15-ounce cans))

onion

garlic

cumin

bay leaves

black pepper

chicken broth ((two 14-ounce 400-gram cans))

tomatoes

jalapeño peppers

Morton Coarse Kosher Salt

Prep. Chop the bacon. Chop the onion. Press or mince the garlic cloves. Drain the cans of beans.

Fry. Heat a Dutch oven or a heavy pot with a medium heat and add the bacon. Cook until it starts to brown and the fat starts to melt. Add the onion and cook until limp. Add the pressed garlic, cumin, bay leaves, and black pepper and cook about 2 minutes.

Simmer. Add the chicken broth, tomatoes, and the drained beans. Bring to a boil for about a minute and back the heat down to a simmer. Scrape any bits off the bottom. Stir gently. Simmer about 3 hours with the lid on, stirring every 15 to 30 minutes to make sure things don&#39;t stick to the bottom.

Adjust. Some folks serve their beans after most of the liquid has been absorbed, others like it more like a thick soup, and some folks like it thinner. You can add water to thin it or smash a few beans if you want to thicken it. Or you can take the lid off and simmer them lid off for about 30 minutes. Your call. Add cumin, salt, and pepper if you think it needs it.

Serve. Just before serving remove the bay leaves and add the chopped jalapeño. The reason we wait til the end to add the chile is so its flavor and heat will remain intact and add crunchy little bursts when you eat.

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 Refried Beans (Frijoles Refritos) is one of the easiest and yummiest Mexican foods to make. This creamy and vegetarian recipe makes a perfect side dish to any meal.

Refried Beans (or Frijoles Refritos)

olive oil

garlic (finely diced)

onion (finely diced)

pinto beans

bean broth ((broth from cooking pinto beans))

tspn cumin

chicken bouillon (cube)

Queso Fresco (optional)

(optional)

In a large sauce pan, heat the olive oil

Add the garlic and clove.

Stir constantly for 1 minutes or until onion is translucent.

Add the beans, bean broth, cumin, and bouillon.

With a potato masher, mash all the ingredients until the texture is like a puree.

Taste for good measure. Add salt, if desired.

Add desired toppings.

Enjoy.

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