refried beans

Knoxville, TN
Updated on Feb 20, 2012

The flavor of these beans was very much liked when I made them so I thought I would share.

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound pork bacon, cut into pieces
  • 2 - onions, diced
  • 4-5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup butter, opt
  • 2 pounds beans, cooked (pinto or black)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder (or adjust as desired)
  • 1 tablespoon chicken boullion (or adjust as desired)
  • 3/4 teaspoon cumin (or adjust as desired)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (or adjust as desired)
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder (or adjust as desired)

How To Make refried beans

  • Step 1
    Brown the bacon over medium high heat until halfway cooked.
  • Step 2
    Add the butter, onions & garlic. Cook until bacon is slightly crispy & onions are limp. Put this mixture into food processor. Use 1/4-1/3 cup of water to clean tasty bits from bottom of pan using a spatual for scraping. Pour this into food processor.
  • Step 3
    To the food processor add half of the beans & the seasonings. Puree very well.
  • Step 4
    Put beans into a pot.
  • Step 5
    Place remaining beans into processor & puree slightly if you want a lumpier bean mixture or puree well if you want totally smooth refried beans.
  • Step 6
    Put remaining beans into pot & stir well.
  • Step 7
    Adjust seasonings as needed & add salt if needed.
  • Step 8
    Heat on low until desired temperature is reached.
  • Step 9
    Use refried beans to eat with rice, to make burritos, or for a simple, but healthful side dish.

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