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Refried Beans

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Pinto beans simmered with aromatics until tender, then fried and mashed into a creamy, savory staple for any Mexican plate.

Prep 00:15
Cook 02:00
Total 02:15
Yield 6

Ingredients

  • 1 pound dried pinto beans
  • 1 yellow onion, (halved, divided)
  • 5 cloves garlic, (divided)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano, (divided)
  • 3 teaspoons kosher salt, (divided, plus more to taste)
  • Water, (as needed)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, (or lard)
  • 1 jalapeño pepper

Instructions

  1. 1
    Pick over and rinse the dried beans.
  2. 2
    Simmer with half an onion, garlic, bay leaf, oregano and salt in plenty of water 1½-2 hours until tender; drain, reserving the liquid.
  3. 3
    Sauté the diced onion, garlic, jalapeño, oregano and salt in oil until softened.
  4. 4
    Add the beans and cook briefly, then stir in some reserved liquid.
  5. 5
    Mash to your preferred texture, adding liquid as needed; season to taste.
Category
Side Dishes
Cuisine
Mexican

Dietary Information

Vegetarian
Gluten Free

Recipe Attribution

Isabel Eats
isabeleats.com/authentic-mexican-refried-beans/