Refried Beans

Name: Refried Beans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 2 h 40 min
Total time: 2 h 50 min
Cuisine: Mexican, TexMex
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups dry pinto beans (about 1 pound or 450g); Water; 2 teaspoons salt (less or more to taste); 2 teaspoons dried oregano, or a large sprig fresh oregano; 1 onion, halved; 2 tablespoons (or more to taste) bacon fat or extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup bean cooking liquid or water; 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder, optional; Crumbled cotija cheese or grated cheddar cheese, optional

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:2h 40min

If you want to make traditional Mexican refried beans, like a restaurant's, but better, this is the recipe for you. Serve them as a side dish, turn into a dip, or fill burritos and quesadillas.

Updated at: Mon, 03 Mar 2025 08:09:37 GMT