Refried Beans Recipe

Name: Refried Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cup cooked/canned beans (either red, black or pinto); 3 tbsp fat for sauteing (butter, coconut oil, lard/beef drippings); 1 cup onion, chopped; 5 clove minced garlic; 2 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 2 tsp paprika; 2 tsp sea salt; 1/2 tsp ground black pepper; 1/2 tsp chili powder, more or less to taste; 1 milk, water or bean broth, as needed

Servings: persons

4 cup cooked/canned beans (either red, black or pinto)
3 tbsp fat for sauteing (butter, coconut oil, lard/beef drippings)
1 cup onion, chopped
5 clove minced garlic
2 1/2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp paprika
2 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 tsp chili powder, more or less to taste
1 milk, water or bean broth, as needed

1
In large pot, saute onions in fat until translucent.
2
Add garlic & cook an additional 1-2 minutes
3
Add beans and milk as needed for desired consistency (more for thinner paste, less for thicker paste)
4
Stir in all spices & bring to a slow simmer.
5
Cook on low heat for 10-20 minutes stirring occasionally.
6
Add a splash more milk if it cooks down too much
7
Once it has cooked down enough & the spices have had enough time for the flavors to infuse, mash beans with a potato masher, fork, immersion blender, etc.
8
Serve on burritos, with rice, in a taco salad, whatever you fancy!

355

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cup cooked/canned beans (either red, black or pinto), 3 tbsp fat for sauteing (butter, coconut oil, lard/beef drippings), 1 cup onion, chopped, 5 clove minced garlic, and more.

Yes, 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.

Refried Beans

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