Homemade Refried Beans

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Homemade Refried Beans

Yield: 5

Author: Julie Gaeta

Prep time: 5 MinCook time: 1 H & 45 MTotal time: 1 H & 50 M

Creamy Homemade Refried Beans 🫘 - A simple, flavorful recipe using pinto beans, spices, and a touch of olive oil. Perfect as a side dish or dip. Enjoy the rich, savory taste! 😋

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Ingredients

• 2 cups dry pinto beans
• 8 cups water, more as needed
• 1 whole onion
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp each garlic and onion powder
• 1/2 tsp oregano and cumin
• 2 tsp olive oil
• 2 tsp salt or to taste
• (optional) Diced onions to serve with
• (optional) Chopped cilantro to serve with
• (optional) Diced radishes to serve with
• (optional) Chopped cabbage to serve with
• (optional) Diced Tomatoes to serve with
• (optional) Tomatillo Salsa to serve with

Instructions

1. Clean beans, and remove stones.
2. Rinse in strainer.
3. Soak beans overnight in water covering beans by 2–3 inches. Drain.
4. Place water, beans, and onion in large stockpot. Bring to boil, partially cover, and simmer until tender — roughly 90 minutes. Add water if needed.
5. When finished, drain majority of liquid, keeping beans in pan. Discard or keep onion in, your choice.
6. Add seasonings.
7. On medium heat, mash with potato masher to desired consistency.
8. Simmer, partially covered for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Turn off heat, add olive oil, and stir.
9. (optional) Top or serve with diced onion, chopped cilantro, diced radishes, chopped cabbage, diced tomatoes, and Tomatillo Salsa.
10. Serve and enjoy!

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