Homemade Refried Beans

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   1. If possible, soak pinto beans overnight. This will cut down your cooking time a lot. If not, it's okay. Instructions are the same as below.

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   2. Rinse the beans to get off any dirt.

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   3. Add the beans to a pot and cover with the water. Make sure there is at least 3-4 inches of water above the beans. Cook the beans for 2 1/2 hours, about 1 1/2 hours for pre-soaked beans.

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   4. Once the beans are cooked, reserve 1 cup of the water, then drain the rest. Set aside.

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   5. In a skillet, saute the onions, red pepper flakes, paprika, and brown sugar for about 5 minutes. Add this to the pot where the beans are and add the reserved cup of water.

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   6. Using an immersion blender, lightly blend the beans until they're the consistency you want. If you don't have an immersion blender, you can use a pastry blender (like I did). It gives a coarser consistency than the immersion blender since it's harder to get every bean.

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   7. Season with salt as needed. Keep tasting it occasionally. This is also where you can add more red pepper flakes if desired.

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   8. Serve immediately.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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