Gloria's Refried Beans

papergoddess's Note:

My friend Gloria is from mexico and makes refried beans just like you get in a good Mexican restaurant. I begged her for the recipe, and I'll share it with you. Cook time includes 2 hr. soaking time.

• Total Time: 6 hrs 5 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 6 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1 lb dried pinto bean , cleaned (Be sure to wash your beans VERY WELL. Pinto beans can be gritty if not thoroughly cleaned)
• 5 cups water
• 1 -2 medium onion , diced
• ½-1 cup hot bacon drippings
• salt

Directions:

1. Combine beans, water, and onion in a large dutch oven.
2. Bring to a boil, cover, and remove from heat for 2 hours (or soak beans in cold water overnight) Return to heat, bring to a boil, and simmer slowly until beans are very tender, about 3 hours.
3. Coarsely mash beans with a potato masher, and add bacon drippings; mix well.
4. Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until beans are thickened and fat is absorbed.
5. Salt to taste.

Reviews

[Sheri-BDB]

Oh my gosh, these are excellent refried beans. I would give you 10 stars if I could. Thank You!

[Chef #927904]

Delish! I soaked mine overnight - used about 5 strips of diced bacon (and the drippings) - tossed in a dash of garlic and chili powder. Don't be worried if it seems like you have a lot of liquid when you start mashing the beans - it will disappear as you mash and finish cooking the beans. I mashed mine until they were almost the consistency of mashed potatoes. Thank you for the recipe.

[Cheryl2]

These are fantastic! Very easy to make and as authentic as a favorite Mexican restaurant we go to. Thanks!