Chef John'S Refried Beans Recipe

Name: Chef John'S Refried Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: Beans:; 1 pound dry pinto beans, soaked overnight; 4 whole garlic cloves, peeled; 1/2 teaspoon dried epazote; 9 cups cold water; Refried Beans:; 1/2 cup lard; 1 1/2 cups diced onions; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 2 tablespoons minced serrano chili pepper; 1 teaspoon ground dried chipotle pepper

Servings: persons

Beans:
1 pound dry pinto beans, soaked overnight
4 whole garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 teaspoon dried epazote
9 cups cold water
Refried Beans:
1/2 cup lard
1 1/2 cups diced onions
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons minced serrano chili pepper
1 teaspoon ground dried chipotle pepper

1
Drain soaked beans and transfer them to a stock pot. Add garlic, epazote, and cold water. Place pot over high heat and bring to a boil. Stir. Reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered until beans are soft, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Drain the beans and reserve all the liquid.
2
Melt lard in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and salt; cook until onions start to brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Stir in serrano pepper and chipotle powder; cook 1 minute. Transfer drained beans into skillet. Mash about half the beans with a potato masher or back of a spoon. Ladle some bean cooking liquid to skillet. Continue to mash and stir beans as you gradually add more liquid. Mash until the beans have reached your preferred consistency and texture. Taste and add more salt, if desired.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Beans:, 1 pound dry pinto beans, soaked overnight, 4 whole garlic cloves, peeled, 1/2 teaspoon dried epazote, and more.

Yes, Chef John'S Refried Beans falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chef John'S Refried Beans

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