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refried beans

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Recipe by
Beth Pierce
@smalltownwoman
Ofallon, MO

Learn how to make traditional and delicious refried beans at home, using simple ingredients and minimal cooking time. Impress your friends and family with this authentic Mexican staple. Discover the secret to making delicious and authentic homemade vegetarian refried beans from scratch. These beans are a healthy and flavorful alternative to canned versions.

yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Stove Top

Ingredients For refried beans

  • 1 lb
    dried pinto beans (about 2 cups)
  • 1 md
    yellow onion
  • 2 tsp
    Kosher salt
  • 1
    bay leaf
  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 4 clove
    garlic, crushed
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp
    dried oregano

How To Make refried beans

  • 1
    Rinse the beans and sort through them, removing any pebbles. Add the beans to a large pot or Dutch oven. Cover them with cold water, and soak them overnight.
  • 2
    Drain the water from the pot and cover the beans with fresh water to 2-3 inches above the beans. Add 1/2 of a whole onion, 1 teaspoon salt, and bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a boil. Cover and simmer for 1 hour or until the beans are tender.
  • 3
    Drain the beans, reserving the bean water in a bowl under the colander. Wipe out or wash the Dutch oven. Chop the other half of the onion.
  • 4
    Heat the olive oil in the pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and 1 teaspoon salt. Cook until the onions are soft, stirring frequently. Reduce the heat to low and add garlic, cumin, and oregano. Cook for a minute while stirring.
  • 5
    Add the beans and cook for 5 minutes, stirring several times. Add 1/3 cup of the bean broth to the pot and stir to warm.
  • 6
    Use an immersion blender or potato masher to smash the beans to your desired consistency. If needed, add a little more bean broth (1 tablespoon at a time) to reach desired consistency.
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