authentic refried beans
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On my travels, I stayed at a friends in San Francisco where I met a girl who asked, "wanna know how to make refried beans?" I wish I could thank her in person. This recipe has been amazing for my authentic mexican nights. You'll never want to use canned beans again!
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(1 rating)
yield
6 serving(s)
prep time
1 Hr
cook time
3 Hr
Ingredients For authentic refried beans
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1 1/2 ckidney beans, dry
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1 Tbspsalt
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1 clovegarlic
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1 pinchpepper (optional)
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6 cwater
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2 Tbspbutter, melted
How To Make authentic refried beans
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1Soak your beans in a medium bowl filled with water for 1 - 4 hours
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2Rinse beans
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3Fill a medium pot with water and add the beans, salt, garlic, (and pepper)
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4Boil on medium heat for 2-3 hours, till all the water is mostly absorbed. There will be a small amount of beany liquid at the bottom and the beans will squish easily.
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5remove beans from heat. In a large sauce pan add the lard/butter to the pan and allow to melt on medium heat.
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6Add beans. Using a spatula mash and fold the beans while frying. It's important to keep the beans moving or they will get crispy. Mash beans till it resembles a paste.
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7Serve beans hot with melted cheese and salsa or store for later use. Makes a great cold snack with chips!
- Last Step: Don't forget to share! Make all your friends drool by posting a picture of your finished recipe on your favorite social network. And don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes so we can see it too!
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