RCI-VG.004.1121.002
Refried Beans
looks done cooked beans and ham bone Oddly enough, (frijoles refritos) are only fried once. The prefix "re" is a Spanish prefix meaning "very" or "well", inappropriately tacked onto a non-Spanish word.
Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Total45 min
Servings4
Difficultybeginner
Ingredients
- 1¼ cups
- 1 unit
- onion1 mediumcoarsely chopped
- salt and pepper1 unitto taste
Method
1
Rinse the pinto beans thoroughly under cold water, then place them in a large pot and cover with several inches of water. Soak the beans overnight or for at least 8 hours.
480 minutes
2
Drain and rinse the soaked beans, then return them to the pot and cover with fresh water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer and cook until the beans are completely tender.
90 minutes
3
Dice the onion into small pieces and set aside. Reserve about one cup of the bean cooking liquid before draining the cooked beans.
5 minutes
4
Spray a large skillet or frying pan with vegetable cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until softened and translucent.
5 minutes
5
Add the drained cooked beans to the skillet with the onion. Begin mashing the beans with a potato masher or the back of a spoon until you reach your desired consistency.
5 minutes
6
Gradually stir in the reserved bean cooking liquid, a little at a time, until the beans reach a smooth and creamy texture. Continue to cook over medium heat, stirring frequently.
5 minutes
7
Season the mashed beans generously with salt and pepper to taste, stirring well to incorporate the seasoning evenly throughout the mixture.
2 minutes
8
Continue cooking the beans over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until they thicken to your preferred consistency. Serve hot as a side dish or as a filling.
5 minutes