Refried Beans

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Total Time:
2 hr 35 min
Prep
20 min
Cook
2 hr 15 min
Yield:
about 2 1/2 cups (4 to 6 servings)
Level:
Intermediate
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup dried pinto beans, soaked overnight in a large bowl with water to cover by 2-inches, and drained
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 cup bacon drippings or lard
  • 1 cup chopped yellow onions
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon minced, seeded jalapeno
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Pinch cayenne
  • 1/2 teaspoon chopped oregano
  • 1/2 cup grated queso blanco
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro, garnish

Directions

In a medium, heavy pot, combine the beans, bay leaf, and enough water to cover by 1 to 2 inches. Bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the beans are very tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours, adding more water as necessary to keep covered. When the beans are soft, mash in the pot with a potato masher or the back of heavy wooden spoon. Remove from the heat.

In a large, heavy skillet, heat the bacon fat over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring, until soft, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic, jalapeno, chili powder, cumin, salt, and cayenne, and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 45 seconds to 1 minute. Add the beans and any cooking liquid from the pot, and the oregano, and stir to combine. Cook, stirring with a heavy wooden spoon, until the mixture forms a thick paste, 5 to 10 minutes, adding water 1 tablespoon at a time to keep from getting dry.

Remove from the heat and transfer to a decorative bowl. Sprinkle with the cheese and cilantro, and serve.

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  • on September 28, 2012

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    Great recipe. I cooked the beans in a pressure cooker - 45 minutes on high - without soaking them. The results were spot on. Also I used whatever chille I had on hand - something relatively small and red :- Next time I'm going to try a vegan version using toasted sesame oil.

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  • on July 15, 2012

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    Excellent pinto bean recipe. We smear the beans on heated corn tortillas with a little cheese and cilantro, roll it up and eat it, unbelievable. Only change I make is that I soak whole red chilies and a little cayenne in the bean soak. I also add a full diced jalapeno and 1/2 the seeds. Definitely worth a shot.

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  • on June 21, 2012

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    made these for a mexican night for my family, they were beautiful. there my go to recipe for refried beans from now on.

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