Refried Beans

I am gonna be honest, I used to hate refried beans. The texture was nasty and the flavor was just blah, but it came from a can. After going to multiple restaurants and not getting disgusted by the beans I got with my meal, I decided I was going to try making some at home, and I was not disappointed by the results.

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August 24, 2023

Servings: 4-6

Prep: 5 min

Cook: 30 min

Total: 35 min

Difficulty: Easy

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By: mckenna.perrier

Ingredients

2 cans of pinto beans
Half of a medium-sized onion (cut into chunks)
2-3 cloves of garlic (cut into chunks)
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt to taste

Directions

Step 1 Add 1 tbsp of olive oil to a pot and turn on medium heat.
Step 2 Roughly chop the onions and garlic before adding to the pot.
Step 3 Turn the heat down to low and let the garlic and onions cook for approximately 5 minutes.
Step 4 Strain your two cans of pinto beans (reserving some of the liquid for later) and add the beans into the pot with the onions and garlic.
Step 5 Let the beans simmer with the garlic and onions for 15-20 minutes.
Step 6 Add everything into a food processor with a pinch of salt and blend to your desired consistency. If you want smoother, add some of the reserved liquid from the can
Step 7 Add the rest of the oil into the pot over medium heat. Once hot add the bean mixture into the pan to re-fry the beans. Turn the heat down to med-low and let the beans simmer for 5 minutes.
Step 8 Taste again and season accordingly.

Serve with Chile Rellenos, tacos, or just as a dip with chips.