THE BEST HOMEMADE REFRIED BEANS
These are the Best Refried Beans Ever, and they only take about 15 minutes to make! You'll never go back to canned again. To make homemade refried beans, you'll need bacon (and the grease), onion, some canned (or cooked) pinto beans, spices, chicken broth, and I love adding fresh cilantro for a boost of fresh flavor.
Provided by Elizabeth Lindemann
Categories Side
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a heavy skillet (I used a cast iron one), fry the 2 slices bacon until crispy on medium high heat. Remove the bacon and set aside. Chop into small pieces when cooled.
- Meanwhile, the diced onion to the bacon grease in the skillet; sauté until soft and slightly browned (about 2 minutes).
- Add the chili powder (1 teaspoon) and cayenne pepper (1/4 teaspoon); stir to coat the onions.
- Add the drained and rinsed pinto beans and chicken stock (1/2 cup). Use a potato masher (or a fork) to mash the beans to desired texture, then stir to incorporate with the liquid.
- Continue heating until heated through. It may seem pretty watery at this point. If there is too much liquid, continue heating until some of the liquid has evaporated, until you reach the desired consistency, stirring frequently, keeping in mind the beans will thicken additionally as they cool.
- Stir in cilantro (1/4 cup) if using, the chopped bacon, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 kcal, Carbohydrate 18 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 7 mg, Sodium 474 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving
BEST REFRIED BEANS
I used a couple of the other recipes on here for a guideline and did my own thing. It turned out so well that I thought I would share this recipe for the best refried beans. Top with grated cheese if desired. Enjoy with chips, in a burrito, etc.
Provided by anewshootingstar
Categories Side Dish
Time 9h50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Put the pinto beans in a bowl and cover with 2 inches of water. Soak for 8 hours to overnight.
- Transfer the beans to a medium saucepan and cover with water by about 1 inch. Add onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin, celery seed, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and let cook for 1 1/2 hours.
- Use a colander to separate the liquid from the solids. Transfer the solids to a food processor with diced tomatoes, hot sauce, oregano, and cayenne. Blend to desired consistency.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.1 calories, Carbohydrate 30.9 g, Fat 0.9 g, Fiber 7.6 g, Protein 9.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 295.1 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
HANDS-DOWN BEST "REFRIED BEANS"
This is the best-ever recipe I've ever had for no-fry refried beans, and it happened as an accident after pureeing a "failed" old family 15 Bean Soup recipe. The soup was rescued after adding a little more broth (a little white wine might have worked as well) before heating, yet it immediately became clear that this "accident" produced the very best refried beans I've ever tasted for Mexican recipies of all kinds! Hope you like it, although it takes some time. Perfection deserves the extra effort, these really are the best no-refried "refried beans" ever!
Provided by Tana McH
Categories Beans
Time 16h45m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Soak the beans overnight, then rinse thoroughly. Cover with water times three (i.e., water three times the depth of the beans) in a large pot. Bring to frothy boil for one hour, then drain and rinse the suds off the beans.
- Return to pot or a crockpot, add remaining ingredients. Bring to boil, then set to low and cook for 6-8 hours more, adding water or broth as necessary. Even if you burn a little on the bottom of the pot, all is well -- the toasty taste will blend into and enhance the Grand Finale.
- After all this cooking the beans should resemble lumpy brown gravy. Ladle two cups or so at a time into a food processor or blender in batches, blend until very smooth.
- Use in place of traditional refried beans -- or reheat with just enough broth (or wine)to make an excellent gourmet soup -- and enjoy!
- NOTE: For Vegetarians use the vegetable stock and remember to only use the Tempeh as stated.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 170.8, Fat 11.5, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 26.5, Sodium 816.4, Carbohydrate 8.9, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 4.5, Protein 8.5
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