refried beans
Learn how to make traditional and delicious refried beans at home, using simple ingredients and minimal cooking time. Impress your friends and family with this authentic Mexican staple. These beans are a healthy and flavorful alternative to canned versions.
prep time
5 Min
cook time
1 Hr
method
Stove Top
yield
6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 pound dried pinto beans (about 2 cups)
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 2 teaspoons Kosher salt
- 1 - bay leaf
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
How To Make refried beans
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Step 1Rinse the beans and sort through them, removing any pebbles. Add the beans to a large pot or Dutch oven. Cover them with cold water, and soak them overnight.
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Step 2Drain the water from the pot and cover the beans with fresh water to 2-3 inches above the beans. Add 1/2 of a whole onion, 1 teaspoon salt, and bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a boil. Cover and simmer for 1 hour or until the beans are tender.
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Step 3Drain the beans, reserving the bean water in a bowl under the colander. Wipe out or wash the Dutch oven. Chop the other half of the onion.
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Step 4Heat the olive oil in the pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and 1 teaspoon salt. Cook until the onions are soft, stirring frequently. Reduce the heat to low and add garlic, cumin, and oregano. Cook for a minute while stirring.
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Step 5Add the beans and cook for 5 minutes, stirring several times. Add 1/3 cup of the bean broth to the pot and stir to warm.
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Step 6Use an immersion blender or potato masher to smash the beans to your desired consistency. If needed, add a little more bean broth (1 tablespoon at a time) to reach desired consistency.
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