Easy Refried Beans from Canned Pinto Beans

Name: Easy Refried Beans from Canned Pinto Beans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 serving
Ingredients: 1 cup beef cooking stock; 2 ounce cans of pinto beans, drained and rinsed; ½ medium yellow onion, finely diced; 1 tablespoon bacon grease; 1 clove garlic, finely minced; 1 pinch (around ¼ teaspoon) Mexican oregano**; ½-1 teaspoon cumin; 1 ½ teaspoon chili powder; ¼-½ teaspoon cayenne pepper; ½ tablespoon lime juice; Salt, to taste

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings
6
Calories
149 kcal
Course
Side Dish, Main Course
Cuisine
Mexican-American Fusion

Easy Refried Beans from Canned Pinto Beans

Quade Sheppard

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For those who crave flavorful refried beans in a fraction ofthe time, Easy Refried Beans from Canned Pinto Beans is one tasty shortcut.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 cup beef cooking stock I used full sodium beef cooking stock
2 ounce cans of pinto beans, drained and rinsed
½ medium yellow onion, finely diced
1 tablespoon bacon grease (or vegetable oil)
1 clove garlic, finely minced
1 pinch (around ¼ teaspoon) Mexican oregano**
½-1 teaspoon cumin
1 ½ teaspoon chili powder
¼-½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
½ tablespoon lime juice
Salt, to taste

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Instructions

Add the bacon grease and onions to a pan over medium heat. Cook for around 5-6 minutes, stirring frequently, then turn heat to medium-low.
Continue cooking for another 10 minutes, until onions are completely softened. Add the garlic at the 9-minute mark.
Add the beef cooking stock and beans, and increase the heat to medium. Add Mexican oregano, cumin, chili powder, cayenne pepper, and lime juice.
Simmer for 8-10 minutes, or until liquid is nearly evaporated. Reduce heat to low, then mash beans until desired consistency is reached. You can also use a stick blender if you prefer smooth, creamy refried beans.
Depending on how wet or dry you prefer your refried beans, you may want to add more beef cooking stock at the end to achieve the desired consistency. The beans should be pretty dry at this point. My preference is to slowly add a few splashes of beef cooking stock at a time until I reach a consistency I like.
Taste and add salt, if necessary. Remove from heat and garnish with crumbly cheese and sliced green onions.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 149kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 2mg (1%) Sodium 472mg (20%) Potassium 497mg (14%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 186IU (4%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 77mg (8%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 149 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	149kcal	7%
Carbohydrates	24g	8%
Protein	8g	16%
Fat	3g	5%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	1g	5%
Cholesterol	2mg	1%
Sodium	472mg	20%
Potassium	497mg	11%
Fiber	7g	28%
Sugar	2g	4%
Vitamin A	186IU	4%
Vitamin C	2mg	2%
Calcium	77mg	8%
Iron	2mg	11%