Frijoles Molidos (Refried Beans) Recipe

Name: Frijoles Molidos (Refried Beans) Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 (14-ounce) cans red kidney or black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 cup water; 1/4 cup lard or 6 strips bacon, chopped; 1 small onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar; Salt and pepper; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon ketchup; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 teaspoons yellow mustard; 1/3 cup cracklings, crumbled; 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese

Servings: persons

4 (14-ounce) cans red kidney or black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup water
1/4 cup lard or 6 strips bacon, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
Salt and pepper
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon ketchup
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons yellow mustard
1/3 cup cracklings, crumbled
1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese

1
Puree 2 cans beans and 1/2 cup water in blender until smooth. Transfer to large bowl. Puree remaining 2 cans beans and remaining 1/2 cup water until smooth; leave in blender.
2
Heat large cast iron skillet over medium heat. If using lard, melt in skillet. If using bacon, cook until golden and crisp, about 7 minutes. With slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towel-lined plate; reserve for other use.
3
Add onion, sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt to skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and light golden, about 7 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Scrape mixture into blender with beans and blend until smooth.
4
Heat skillet over medium-high heat until beginning to smoke. Add all pureed beans and cook, stirring, until beginning to thicken and darken in color, about 15 minutes. Add ketchup, Worcestershire, and mustard, ketchup and continue cooking, stirring and scraping bottom of pan occasionally, until beans are thickened and darkened in color, about 15 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle beans with cracklings and cheese; serve.

432

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 (14-ounce) cans red kidney or black beans, rinsed and drained, 1 cup water, 1/4 cup lard or 6 strips bacon, chopped, 1 small onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Frijoles Molidos (Refried Beans) Recipe falls under the General 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!