Refried Beans
by Marc Matsumoto on May 18, 2015
Use any type of bean to make this flavorful, yet simple Mexican dish.
(Recipe Courtesy: Marc Matsumoto from the Fresh Tastes Blog)
(Recipe Courtesy: Marc Matsumoto from the Fresh Tastes Blog)
- Course
- Entree
Ingredients
- 14 ounce (400 gram) can beans
- 2 tablespoons lard
- 1/2 small onion, finely minced
- Cotija cheese for garnish
Instructions
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Put a colander over a bowl, and drain the beans, saving the liquid for later.
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Put the lard in a skillet over medium heat, and fry the onions until tender and just starting to brown around the edges.
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Add the drained beans and fry while mashing with a fork or potato masher. Keep mashing and frying until the beans form a thick paste and start to brown.
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Add in the liquid from the beans until the refried beans are the consistency you want them to be (i.e. more liquid = more runny). If you want a smoother texture, you can use an immersion blender to puree the beans.
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Serve with a sprinkling of crumbled Cotija cheese and hot sauce.