Refried Beans

Name: Refried Beans
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 5 min
Yield: 6-8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons oil; 2 jalapenos, chopped fine; 2 medium onions, chopped medium; 4 garlic cloves, minced (not traditional) (optional); 4 (14 ounce) cans black beans (or red kidney or pink kidney-black has the most flavor); 1 (12 ounce) can beer

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Recipe by Diana Adcock

I got this recipe from a little old lady who ran a cantina near the beach in Ensanada Mexico. Black beans are the best for this recipe. If the color throws you use red.

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READY IN: 2hrs 5mins

SERVES: 6-8

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

2

teaspoons oil
2

jalapenos, chopped fine
2

medium onions, chopped medium
4

garlic cloves, minced (not traditional) (optional)
4

(14 ounce) cans black beans (or red kidney or pink kidney-black has the most flavor)
1

(12 ounce) can beer

DIRECTIONS

In a large pan saute the onions and garlic to just translucent.
Add the jalapenos and continue to saute until JUST beginning to brown.
Add the beans, 2 cans rinsed and drained, two with juice.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for around 1 1/2 hours, adding beer as needed.
You don't want the beans to dry out.
If there's any remaining beer left drink it.
Sometimes 2 cans are needed.
Don't add salt until dish is done and taste first.

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