Refried Black Beans Recipe

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   Heat lard or oil in a medium frying pan over medium heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.

2. 2

   Add onion, garlic, and salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are soft and just beginning to brown, about 5 minutes.

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   Add 1 cup of the beans and mash completely with the back of a spoon or a potato masher.

4. 4

   Add another cup of the beans and mash completely, stirring occasionally.

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   Add remaining 1 cup beans and mash, leaving about half of the beans intact.

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   Continue cooking, stirring constantly, until the bean starches begin to coat the bottom of the pan and turn golden brown, about 3 minutes.

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   Add water or bean-cooking liquid, bring to a simmer, and cook, stirring and scraping the bottom of the pan to incorporate the water and heat the beans through, about 2 minutes.

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   (The beans may initially look soupy, but theyll thicken as they cool, so be sure to add all of the water or bean-cooking liquid.)

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.