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Refried Beans
Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2002
Show:  Emeril Live   
Episode:  Emeril Salutes Houston
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Delicious
07/19/2008 at 10:42pm
User: Anonymous    User Rating:
These refried beans were easy and very satisfying. The entire family enjoyed them.




Better than the ones in a can.
05/31/2006 at 05:02pm
User: Kimberly from Chicago, IL    User Rating:
I made this recipe with a few modifications. First, I used canned pinto beans, then I pureed the beans instead of mashing them. Finally, I cooked some chorizo in olive oil, added the veggies, then the beans. My family didn't know the difference. Pretty good.




Add some flavor then they're good
03/23/2006 at 10:34pm
User: Katie from College Station, TX    User Rating:
I always tend to think seeding the jalapenos kind of defeats the purpose of using them. So I did it at first, but saved the seeds in case it was too bland later. And I ended up using about 1/2 of the seeds to spruce it up.. or you could probably just add a bit more cayenne, i did that too. Don't skip the cilantro or cheese (I used jack b/c it was cheaper). I also used plenty of fresh oregano (more than it said). Also, if its too bland.. don't just use plain old salt at the end. "fiesta" brand makes a pinto bean seasoning... or I used what my grandmother used for all her cooking, Adobo Crollo (although I'm not sure if you can buy this in the States).




It was OK
02/12/2006 at 04:36pm
User: M. from Lake Villa, IL    User Rating:
It was good but tons of work and the product is not all that better than what you get from a can.




Most requested recipe from guests
01/28/2006 at 08:30pm
User: Joan from Picayune, MS    User Rating:
The recipe was very simple to follow. The directions were also simple. Makes a wonderful dish!




Beans Beans
01/19/2006 at 11:57pm
User: SCOTT from Seattle, WA    User Rating:
Followed this real close and everybody agreed they were incredible. Secret is to not throw out the remaining liquid from the beans. Important for the last reduction. Never had tried the queso until today either. It's good too.




Best Beans Ever
01/27/2005 at 07:30pm
User: JEDD from Chandler, AZ    User Rating:
Not a quick dish to make, but worth every minute. Tastes great and friends always request it.




Not Impressed
01/22/2005 at 11:56pm
User: JULIET from Denver, CO    User Rating:
I thought since I was doing enchiladas I would try to do a special refried bean recipe...this one takes a LONG time and is pretty involved. I found it to be bland with a weird texture and really no flavor. Wont make it again...this is the first Emeril recipe we havent raved about!