When you attempt these straightforward selfmade beans, you gained’t return to canned. This recipe has fast prep. time (10 minutes!) and makes use of a gradual cooker, which does the remainder. These creamy, refried beans are the right addition to any Mexican dish. Gown them up with some freshly chopped cilantro, and sliced jalapeños for an added kick, and prime it off with some queso fresco.
Pair with our Authentic Mexican Rice or put these beans to good use in our Homemade Chimichangas!
Why Our Recipe
- We use dried beans, which is each budget-friendly and scrumptious!
- Set it and neglect it—simply prep and let your gradual cooker deal with the remainder.
- Function a aspect dish or use in tacos or burritos.
This straightforward recipe takes dried pinto beans and turns them into flavorful, refried beans very quickly. No pre-soaking required—simply add the dried beans and the remainder of the elements into the gradual cooker. As soon as the beans are cooked, all you’ll want to do is mix them and you’ve got creamy, refried beans prepared as a aspect dish or a tasty addition to a burrito or quesadilla.
Ingredient Notes
- Dried Pinto Beans: You’ll find dried pinto beans within the bulk part or packaged within the bean aisle at any grocery retailer.
- Yellow Onion: Yellow onion provides a pleasant robust taste, however white works too.
- Garlic: Recent garlic actually brings this recipe to life. You may substitute with 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder for every clove.
- Salted Butter: In case you solely have unsalted readily available, simply add a pinch salt (alter to style).
- Jalapeño: A 2-3 inch lengthy chili pepper with a mild-medium warmth profile. If you need the flavour of the jalapeño with much less warmth, take away the white membrane and seeds from the within of the pepper.
Regulate the Warmth
This recipe is the right, base recipe to make use of as a aspect dish or in a burrito. In case you’re on the lookout for extra spice, be happy to customise the flavour by including spices like cumin, cayenne, or just depart the seeds within the jalapeño that’s already within the refried beans. Regulate spices to your private desire.
Mixing the Beans
We’re massive followers of the immersion blender. Quite than dealing with scorching liquid to get it right into a blender, inevitably spilling, why not simply mix within the pot? It critically reduces our clean-up time.
In case you don’t have an immersion blender, you possibly can at all times fastidiously pour your soup right into a blender fitted with a vented lid.
In case you don’t have both, an everyday outdated potato masher can put these arm muscle tissue to work.
Serving Recommendations
Facet Dish: Serve them up alongside your favourite essential dishes like grilled rooster, steak, or tacos. They’re a good way so as to add protein and fiber to any meal.
Tacos and Burritos: Use these beans as a filling for tacos or burritos. You possibly can add it to the meat of your alternative or exchange the meat altogether. Add cheese, avocado, salsa, and another toppings you like for a scrumptious meal.
Rice and Beans: Maintain it easy with traditional rice and beans! Add a squeeze of lime, some chopped cilantro, and a sprinkle of cheese.
Storage & Reheating Directions
Refrigerate leftover beans in an hermetic container or as much as 5 days. The flavors really get higher as they sit, in order that they’re nice for meal prep!
Freeze fully cooled beans in freezer-safe baggage or containers. Freeze for as much as 3 months.
Reheat on the range in a pot over medium warmth. Add a splash of water or broth if they appear too thick, and stir sometimes till warmed via, about 5-7 minutes.
Reheat within the microwave in a microwave-safe dish. Cowl with a humid paper towel and warmth in 30-second increments, stirring in between for even heating, till they’re scorching.