Easy Refried Beans (Refritos)

Submitted by Debs Recipes

"These yummy refritos are made from canned red beans for quickness and convenience. I think they are a BIG step up from regular refried beans out of a can!"

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 3 tablespoons bacon grease
• 3⁄4 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 small finely chopped seeded jalapeno
• 2 (15 ounce) cans small red beans, one partially drained
• 1⁄8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄8 teaspoon chili powder
• 1⁄8 teaspoon cumin
• salt
• pepper
• 2 drops liquid smoke (optional)
• 3⁄4 cup shredded monterey jack and cheddar cheese blend

directions

1. Melt bacon grease in a well-seasoned cast-iron skillet over medium heat; add onions and jalapeno; cook and stir until tender; add beans a half-can at a time, stirring to incorporate; add seasonings to taste.
2. Cook beans, stirring frequently with wooden spoon and mashing them (use the back of the wooden spoon or even a potato masher) as you go, for 15-20 minutes until liquid evaporates and beans thicken; top with cheese and serve.
3. NOTE: If you like your refritos especially smooth, run them through the blender or food processor before cooking.

Reviews

[Sarah]

My first try at making refried beans and certainly something I would make again. I think I would use a little more spice next time as it seemed a little bland for my taste, but this may have been due to the lack of bacon grease - I used oil instead. Definitely nice to make your own and not rely on those things in cans :-) Thanks for a great recipe Deb.