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FRIJOLES REFRITOS (REFRIED BEANS)



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An authentic recipe for Mexican-style beans. Serve moist and hot with your meal, cover with grated Mexican cheese and accompanied by pickled jalapeno peppers.

Provided by Fred Guevara

Categories     Side Dish

Time 6h18m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

5 quarts water, or as needed
1 pound pinto beans, washed
2 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
1 teaspoon salt
canola oil

Steps:

  • Combine water, pinto beans, and garlic into a large pot and cover; Cook over low heat for 5 1/2 hours; stir salt into beans and continue cooking until beans are very soft, about 30 minutes more.
  • Heat canola oil in a skillet over high heat. Spoon the beans into the skillet without draining excess water; mash beans using a potato masher until they begin to lose their shape, about 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.5 calories, Carbohydrate 23.8 g, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 210.2 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

EASY NACHOS WITH REFRIED BEANS



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This is a quick recipe for nachos with refried beans to serve at get-togethers or on a Sunday watching football. Everyone I have served these to love them.

Provided by Beverly

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Cheese     Nachos Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 (10 ounce) bag scoop-shaped tortilla chips
8 ounces Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, thinly sliced
1 (4 ounce) can sliced jalapeno peppers

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine refried beans, garlic powder, onion powder, and cumin in a bowl; mix well.
  • Pour tortilla chips onto a baking sheet in one layer. Spoon bean mixture over tortilla chips. Top with Colby-Monterey Jack cheese and jalapenos.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341.4 calories, Carbohydrate 34.1 g, Cholesterol 31.6 mg, Fat 18.2 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 12.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 768.3 mg, Sugar 1 g

BEST REFRIED BEANS



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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

1 ¾ cups dry pinto beans
1 cup diced yellow onion
2 large cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon celery seed
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅔ cup fire-roasted diced tomatoes (such as Hunt's®)
½ teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tapatio®)
¼ teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

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

REFRIED BEANS



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Heat up a skillet for Ellie Krieger's healthier Refried Beans recipe from Food Network, a classic Mexican side dish seasoned with chili powder and cilantro.

Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     side-dish

Time 19m

Yield 4 (1/2 cup) servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ancho chili powder, or other chili powder
1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, preferably low-sodium, drained and rinsed
2/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth, plus more if needed
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in the garlic and chili powder and cook for 1 minute more. Stir in the beans and chicken broth and cook until the beans are warmed through, about 5 minutes. Mash the beans coarsely with the back of a wooden spoon, adding more chicken broth to moisten, if needed. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in the cilantro.

REFRIED BEANS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 3h15m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 cups dried pinto beans
4 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into 1-inch slices (or you can use salt pork, ham hock or diced ham instead)
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt, plus more if needed
2 teaspoons black pepper, plus more if needed
1/2 stick butter (bacon grease, lard or shortening will work)
1 onion, diced
2 cups grated sharp Cheddar
Sliced jarred jalapenos

Steps:

  • Rinse the beans thoroughly, then place them in a large pot with the bacon. Pour water over the top. Use enough water to cover the beans by 1 or 2 inches. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and cover. Simmer for 2 to 3 hours. If the liquid seems to evaporate too quickly, add more water during the cooking process. The beans are done when they're fork tender, without much bite.
  • Add the chili powder, salt and pepper. Stir and taste, adjusting the seasoning as necessary. Add in other seasonings as desired.
  • Heat the fat in a large skillet and cook the onions until translucent. Add the beans to the skillet and mash them until they're the consistency you want. Stir and cook them until heated, then add the grated cheese. Top with the jalapenos.

FRIJOLES REFRITOS (CLASSIC MEXICAN REFRIED BEANS)



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Make and share this Frijoles Refritos (Classic Mexican Refried Beans) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Joy1996

Categories     Mexican

Time 15m

Yield 1 Pint

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 tablespoons vegetable oil or 3 tablespoons bacon drippings
4 cloves peeled and finely chopped garlic
1 medium onion, chopped
4 cups undrained cooked beans (slightly warm for easy mashing Note Canned beans may be used)
salt

Steps:

  • Mash the beans in a bowl.
  • In a medium skillet, heat the oil over medium heat.
  • Add the onion and the garlic; cook and stir until onion is deep golden, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the mashed beans and cook for about one minute.
  • Add salt to taste.
  • Makes about one pint.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424.8, Fat 41, SaturatedFat 5.3, Sodium 5.3, Carbohydrate 15.1, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 4.8, Protein 1.8

REFRIED BEANS: FRIJOLES REFRITOS



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Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 2h45m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound dried pinto beans, picked over for stones and impurities
2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
1 large red onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, lightly crushed with the side of a knife blade, and minced
1 tablespoon Mexican chili powder
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro leaves or minced fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • In a large stockpot, bring the beans to a boil in 8 cups water. Let boil for 15 minutes and skim off any scum that rises to the surface. Drain beans in a colander and rinse. Wash out the pot and return the beans to the pot with 8 cups fresh water. Bring to a simmer, cover and let cook until tender, about 2 hours over low heat.
  • In a large saute pan, heat oil over medium-high heat until it begins to shimmer. Add onion and garlic and saute until the onion turns translucent. Add chili powder, salt, and pepper, and cook for a few minutes to allow flavors to integrate. Drain beans and add to pan, mashing the ingredients together. Heat through and serve with minced cilantro or minced parsley sprinkled on top.

AUTHENTIC REFRIED BEANS



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Make and share this Authentic Refried Beans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by sloansmom williams

Categories     Black Beans

Time 4h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (1 lb) package dried pinto bean
4 cups water
1/4 cup bacon grease (optional)
3 teaspoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons chicken bouillon powder
1 tablespoon american chili powder

Steps:

  • Put beans and water into Dutch oven.
  • Soak at least six hours.
  • Pour beans into colander and rinse thoroughly.
  • Add two cups water back into the Dutch oven, along with bacon grease, garlic powder, bouillon and chili powder.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Cover and reduce heat, simmering for about four to six hours.
  • Stir occasionally.
  • You'll know when the frijoles are done because they'll be very tender.
  • Mash until about only half are left whole.

SPICY CHEESY REFRIED BEANS



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These refried beans are spiced up with garlic, onions, and cream cheese. I serve this as a side dish when we have tacos.

Provided by Challengergurl

Categories     Side Dish     Beans and Peas

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon butter
¼ cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 (16 ounce) can spicy fat-free refried beans
1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until onion becomes translucent, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Cook and stir refried beans into onion mixture until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir cream cheese into bean mixture. Spread mixture into a pie plate; top with Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbling, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.4 calories, Carbohydrate 12.8 g, Cholesterol 45.6 mg, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 541.1 mg, Sugar 1 g

REFRIED BLACK BEANS (FRIJOLES NEGROS REFRITOS)



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Provided by Roberto Santibañez

Categories     Bean     Onion     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Cinco de Mayo     Vegan     Simmer     Sugar Conscious

Yield Makes about 1 1/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
1/3 cup finely chopped white onion
1 (15 1/2-ounce) can black beans, including liquid
1 medium garlic clove, pressed or finely grated
1/2 teaspoon árbol chile powder or cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a medium pan over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Add the onion and cook, stirring often, until it's soft and browned at the edges, about 5 minutes. Add the beans, garlic, and chile powder.
  • Let the beans come to a brisk simmer, then lower the heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Cook, stirring and mashing often until the beans resemble a very coarse puree and have thickened, 15 to 20 minutes. When you tip the pan, the beans should creep forward like lava. The beans will thicken a little more once they cool. Add salt to taste. Use warm or at room temperature.

CHORIZO REFRIED BEANS



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Provided by Marcela Valladolid

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

6 ounces raw pork chorizo
1/2 medium white onion, finely chopped
Two 15.2-ounce cans refried pinto beans

Steps:

  • Heat a medium saute pan on medium heat. Add the chorizo and cook until golden in color, about 6 minutes. Remove the chorizo to a drain on a plate lined with some paper towels. Add the onions to the pan with the chorizo fat. Saute until the onions are translucent, about 4 minutes. Return the chorizo to the pan. Add the refried beans to the mixture. Continue cooking for about 5 minutes. Turn the heat off and reserve for tostadas and burritos.

CHICKEN NACHOS WITH REFRIED BEANS



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A basic recipe for nachos with refried beans that can be modified to anything you have on hand, including leftovers!

Provided by Jennifer Dunn

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Cheese     Nachos Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (14.5 ounce) package tortilla chips
1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
2 cooked skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 cup canned jalapeno pepper slices
12 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Pour tortilla chips onto the prepared baking sheet. Spread refried beans over the chips. Layer on chicken and jalapenos. Top with Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 6 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520.5 calories, Carbohydrate 43.3 g, Cholesterol 66.9 mg, Fat 28.6 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 24.3 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 944 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

SALSA-MARINATED SKIRT STEAK SOFT TACOS WITH REFRIED WHITE BEANS



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Who said refried beans had to be pintos? Cannellini beans-cooked in the same skillet as the salsa-marinated steak-get the twice-cooked treatment, adding nutty creaminess to meaty tacos.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups jarred red salsa (about 12 ounces)
2 garlic cloves, smashed
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
1 1/4 pounds skirt steak, trimmed and cut into 3 pieces
12 (6-inch) flour tortillas
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 (15-ounce) cans cannellini beans, with liquid
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • MARINATE THE STEAK: Combine 1 cup of the salsa, the garlic, 2 tablespoons of the oil, the Worcestershire, and lime juice in a resealable plastic bag and add the steak. Shake to evenly disperse and marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
  • SET UP: Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Wrap the tortillas in aluminum foil and keep warm in the oven.
  • SEAR THE STEAKS: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the steaks from the bag, allowing the large salsa bits and extra marinade to drip off, and pat with paper towels to dry slightly. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and a couple turns of pepper. Pour the remaining 2 tablespoons oil into the skillet and cook the steaks on one side until browned, about 4 minutes. Flip and cook until charred and medium-rare, about 3 more minutes. Let rest on a cutting board before slicing.
  • MASH THE BEANS: Add the beans with their liquid to the same skillet and cook until the liquid has reduced by half, 4 to 6 minutes. Mash with a potato masher until smooth.
  • ASSEMBLE THE TACOS: Slice the steak against the grain into 2- to 3-inch-long pieces. Spread the center of each tortilla with 1 tablespoon of the beans. Arrange a few slices of steak on top of each with some of the remaining salsa and some cilantro. Serve the extra beans on the side.

CROCK POT FRIJOLES REFRITOS (REFRIED BEANS)



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Make and share this Crock Pot Frijoles Refritos (Refried Beans) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by JelsMom

Categories     Beans

Time 19h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 lb dried pinto bean
3 cups water
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/3 cup vidalia onion, minced
7 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup fresh green chile, chopped
2 jalapenos, seeded, stemmed, & diced (optional)
1 teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

  • Sort & rinse beans. Place in crockpot, cover with water and soak 8 hours or overnight.
  • Drain water from beans & rinse again. Remove water from the crockpot and rinse again.
  • Place back in crock pot and add water & salt. Cover and cook on low 10 hours.
  • Reserving liquid, drain beans & place in bowl.
  • Heat oil in skillet & saute onions and garlic over medium heat until tender. Transfer to blender.
  • Add chilies, cumin, and jalepenos, and blend until smooth.
  • Add cooked beans (in batches---there's too much to do all at once) to blender and blend until smooth. Pour into crock pot.
  • Stir well and gradually add reserved liquid until beans reach desired consistency.
  • Cook on high 20-30 minutes.

CHORIZO REFRIED BEANS



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 links smoked Mexican chorizo
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 white onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
2 (15.5 ounce) cans red kidney beans
1 to 2 cups low-sodium chicken stock
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Finely chop the chorizo into small dice. In a heavy-bottomed pot add olive oil and chorizo. Put the pot over low heat and slowly bring the heat up to medium. Fry the chorizo for a few minutes to infuse the olive oil. Using a slotted spoon remove about 1/4 cup of chorizo, for garnish, and set aside. To the remaining chorizo in the pot add the onion and garlic and fry until both are cooked, about 2 minutes. Add the beans with their liquid and stock and simmer to allow the flavors to come together about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Use a potato masher to mash the beans into a coarse puree. Alternatively, you could let the beans cool for about 5 minutes and carefully puree in a food processor until smooth. Transfer to a serving bowl.

TACO RICE WITH BEEF AND REFRIED BEANS



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This hearty meal is great for a potluck. It easily converts to a vegetarian recipe if you use vegetarian beef crumbles. It is super-easy to make and tastes delicious! It came from The Best of Cooking Light...Everyday Favorites

Provided by SAHMchef

Categories     Meat

Time 20m

Yield 15 cups, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 cups water
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning, divided
4 cups instant rice, uncooked
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 lb ground beef or 1 lb vegetarian ground beef
16 ounces fat-free refried beans
8 ounces reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • In large saucepan, mix together the first 5 ingredients plus half the taco seasoning. Bring to a boil and remove from heat. Stir in rice, cover and let stand 5 minutes, then add tomato sauce.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook ground beef over med-high heat until browned. Drain off the grease. Mix the remaining taco seasoning with the beef.
  • In a 13x9" baking dish coated with cooking spray, spread half of the rice mixture. Spread the refried beans evenly over the top. Then spread the beef mixture and top with 1/2 the cheese. Spread remaining rice mixture, and top with the remaining cheese.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes, or until cheese melts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.3, Fat 11.5, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 43.5, Sodium 498.7, Carbohydrate 37.5, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 3.1, Protein 18.5

REFRIED BLACK BEANS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 10h5m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound dried black beans, soaked overnight in cold water
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 large onion, diced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Drain the soaked beans and add to a pot. Cover with 2 inches cold water and add the garlic, onions, cumin, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Leave to a simmer until the beans are tender and the liquid has turned into a thick sauce, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
  • Melt the butter in a skillet and pour in the beans. Mash the beans (leave some texture) and cook over a medium heat, 3 or 4 minutes.

REFRIED BEANS (CROCK POT)



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Make and share this Refried Beans (crock Pot) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Beans

Time 20h

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb dried pinto bean
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 onion, chopped fine
5 -6 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons oil
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese or 2 tablespoons chopped onions, to garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Sort and rinse dried beans; place in crockpot and cover with water (by several inches) and soak overnight.
  • In the morning, drain and rinse beans (discarding soaking water).
  • Return beans to crock pot, and add 6 cups water and the salt.
  • Cover and cook on low for 10-12 hours or until beans are nice and tender.
  • Drain cooked beans, reserving cooking liquid.
  • Mash beans and return to crock (or may mash in the crock pot).
  • In a small skillet, saute onion and garlic in lard or butter until tender and lightly golden; add to crock pot.
  • Stir in chopped green chillies and ground cumin, adding some of the reserved cooking liquid to adjust the consistency as desired.
  • Cover crock, and cook on high for 15-30 minutes or until heated through nicely, stirring occasionallly (may add additional liquid if needed).
  • Adjust salt, if necessary, before serving.
  • Garnish with cheese or chopped onion, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263, Fat 6.2, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 6.4, Sodium 456.1, Carbohydrate 39, Fiber 9.3, Sugar 2.5, Protein 13.2

SPICY REFRIED BEANS



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Need a quick appetizer? All you need is a can of refried beans, jalapeno pepper, seasonings and cheese. Serve with tortilla chips on the side for scooping. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 small onion, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute the onion, jalapeno and garlic in oil for 2-3 minutes or until tender. Stir in the beans, water, hot pepper sauce, cumin, chili powder and cayenne. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until heated through. Transfer to a serving bowl; sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 212mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

FRIJOLES DE FIESTA (FIESTA REFRIED BEANS)



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Fiesta refried beans are a must for quinceañera celebrations in the state of Sonora, and variations can be found in just about every carne asada gathering, taqueria and home. They belong to the category of frijoles maneados, a name that comes from having to constantly use your hands, manos, to stir the pot to get the texture right. Maneados are made with creamy pintos or buttery mayocoba beans that are cooked, mashed and cooked again in lard or oil. As they thicken, melty cheese is added. Fiesta refried beans go a step further by including fresh, dried or pickled chiles, and meats like chorizo. This version gets its peppy flavor from Colorado chiles and its smoke and spice from chipotles in adobo sauce. Salty crumbled Cotija crowns the dish. Aside from being fundamental to Sonoran carne asada tacos, these beans can also be slathered on flour tortillas for burritos, dipped with chips, filled in quesadillas, layered on tortas, scooped next to grilled meats or have eggs sitting over them. They are so accommodating that they end up in almost every Sonoran meal, becoming essential.

Provided by Pati Jinich

Categories     beans, side dish

Time 2h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound dried pinto beans, rinsed (see Note)
1/2 large white onion
1 tablespoon kosher or sea salt, plus more as needed
4 dried Colorado chiles (also known as California or New Mexico chiles), or guajillo chiles, stemmed and seeded
1 to 2 whole canned chipotles in adobo, plus 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
3 tablespoons vegetable oil or lard
8 ounces asadero, quesadilla, Monterey Jack or Oaxaca cheese, grated (about 2 cups)
1 ounce crumbled Cotija (about 1/4 cup), for garnish

Steps:

  • Place pinto beans in a large pot and cover with 14 cups water. Add the onion and set over high heat. Once it comes to a boil, reduce the heat to medium, skim off any foam that may have risen to the top, partly cover with a lid and cook for 1 hour.
  • Remove the lid, stir in salt, partly cover with the lid, and cook for another 15 to 30 more minutes, until beans are completely cooked through and tender and the liquid is tinted from the pinto beans.
  • Meanwhile, place the dried chiles in a small saucepan, cover with water and set over high heat. Once the liquid comes to a boil, reduce heat to medium and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes, until chiles have rehydrated, softened and plumped up.
  • Remove the lid on the beans, and, using a slotted spoon or a pair of tongs, discard the onion.
  • Working in batches if needed, add the cooked beans along with 2 cups of their cooking liquid, the dried chiles, the chipotle chiles and the adobo sauce to a blender or food processor, and pulse until the mixture forms a coarse purée.
  • Heat the oil in a large, heavy casserole or sauté pan set over medium. Once hot but not smoking, carefully add the bean purée, as it will strongly sizzle and splatter. Stir well, incorporating the hot oil into the bean mixture. Cook for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring often and scraping the bottom and sides of the pan as the refried beans continuously attempt to create a crust, until the mixture thickens.
  • Stir in the grated cheese, and continue to cook for another 10 to 15 minutes, stirring frequently and scraping the bottom and the sides, until the mixture thickens to a thick purée that holds its shape, and a clear trail can be traced in the bottom of the pan.
  • When ready to serve, scrape into a bowl and garnish with the crumbled Cotija. Beans will last up to 5 days in the refrigerator. Reheat them in a saucepan or skillet with a couple tablespoons of water over medium and mash as they warm up, since they have a tendency to thicken once chilled.

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