Homemade Refried Beans Recipe

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4.9

22 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr 15 mins

  • Soaking the Beans

    8 hrs

  • Servings

    8

  • Calories

    165 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Homemade Refried Beans Recipe

This refried beans recipe is rich and creamy and made from scratch with dried beans that are soaked and simmered with pork lard, onion, and garlic, amazing.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 cups dried beans I’m using pinto beans, but you can use black beans or others
  • 4 tablespoons pork lard divided (or more as desired)
  • 1 onion chopped (white or yellow, large
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse the beans, then place them into a large bowl with 6 cups water. Soak them for 8 hours, or until tender and hydrated. (Be sure to follow your packaging directions). Drain the beans.
  2. Add the beans to a large pot or Dutch oven. Add 6 cups water, 2 tablespoons lard, onion, and salt to taste.
  3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Partially cover the beans and simmer for 1-2 hours, stirring occasionally, or until the beans are very tender.
  4. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons lard in a separate large skillet or pot over medium heat. Cook the garlic for 1 minute, or until fragrant.
  5. Spoon the bean mixture into the pot and mash with a potato masher or fork until they are a mixture of chunky/creamy, or to your liking. Taste and adjust for salt and seasonings.
  6. Simmer the refried beans for 5 minutes to thicken.

Notes

  • Serve your refried beans with queso fresco or other crumbly white cheese as a topping. Enjoy with tortilla chips or as a traditional side dish to many Mexican meals.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 165kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 30g (10%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 0.1g (1%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g (2%) Monounsaturated Fat 0.04g (0%) Sodium 298mg (12%) Potassium 667mg (14%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 371IU (7%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 61mg (6%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 165 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 165kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 30g 10%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.04g 0%
Sodium 298mg 12%
Potassium 667mg 14%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 371IU 7%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 61mg 6%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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