Learn how to make delicious and authentic refried beans with this easy-to-follow recipe. These flavorful beans are perfect as a side dish or as a filling for tacos, burritos, or enchiladas. They are made from scratch using simple ingredients and are guaranteed to be a hit with your family and friends. Try making Buffy's Refried Beans for your next Mexican-themed dinner and impress everyone with your culinary skills.
Ingredients
- 2 cups pinto beans
- 6 cups water
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
Directions
- Rinse the pinto beans under cold water, picking out any debris or damaged beans.
- In a large pot, add the rinsed beans and water. Bring to a boil over high heat.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer the beans for 2 hours or until they are tender.
- In a separate pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic. Saute until the onion becomes translucent and the garlic is fragrant.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cooked beans to the pan with the onion and garlic. Reserve the cooking liquid.
- Add the ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to the pan. Mix well to combine all the ingredients.
- Using a potato masher or the back of a fork, mash the beans until they reach your desired consistency. For smoother refried beans, add some of the reserved cooking liquid and continue mashing.
- Simmer the mashed beans for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. If the beans become too dry, add more of the reserved cooking liquid.
- Remove the pan from heat and stir in the chopped cilantro and lime juice.
- Serve hot as a side dish or as a filling for tacos, burritos, or enchiladas.
