Home-Style Refried Beans Recipe

Name: Home-Style Refried Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil (corn or peanut will work well too); 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 yellow onion, diced; 2 jalapenos, seeded and minced (serranos work well too); 1 teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon dried oregano; ½ teaspoon chile powder (ancho or a blend is nice); 2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, draines and rinsed (black or pink beans work well too); 1 bay leaf; 2 cups water; salt and fresh pepper

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil (corn or peanut will work well too)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 yellow onion, diced
2 jalapenos, seeded and minced (serranos work well too)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon chile powder (ancho or a blend is nice)
2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, draines and rinsed (black or pink beans work well too)
1 bay leaf
2 cups water
salt and fresh pepper

1
In a large heavy cast-iron skillet, combine the oil and garlic and cook over medium heat.
2
Allow the garlic to sizzle for 30 seconds, then add the onion and jalapeno.
3
Using a wooden spoon to stir occasionally, fry until the onions turn translucent, about 10 minutes.
4
Sprinkle in the cumin, oregano, and chile powder, and fry for another 30 seconds.
5
Stir in the beans, bay leaf, and water, and increase heat to medium-high.
6
Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower the heat to medium again and allow to simmer for 20 minutes, or until more than half the liquid has been absorbed, but about an inch of liquid remains.
7
Remove the bay leaf and discard.
8
Use a potato masher to mash the beans smooth, then stir to form a thick, moist paste, anywhere from 5 to 8 minutes.
9
If refried beans appear to dry out, add a little water a few tablespoons at a time, until your desired consistency is reached.

258

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil (corn or peanut will work well too), 3 garlic cloves, minced, 1 yellow onion, diced, 2 jalapenos, seeded and minced (serranos work well too), and more.

Yes, Home-Style Refried Beans 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.

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Home-Style Refried Beans

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Variations & substitutions

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