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Homemade Refried Beans Recipe
3.5 from 88 votes

Homemade Refried Beans Recipe

This homemade refried beans recipe cooks finely chopped onion and garlic in oil, then adds cooked beans with seasoning before mashing to a preferred consistency. The beans develop a smooth texture with mild seasoning, suitable as a side dish or filling. It allows flexibility to season further and customize with optional ingredients like jalapeño or spices for added depth.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 182 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 cups beans Use black beans, pinto beans, or bayo beans with a little cooking liquid, cooked
  • ½ cup white onion finely chopped
  • 1 garlic finely chopped, clove
  • 2 tbsp. neutral cooking oil regular or olive oil, generic cooking oil
  • black pepper a pinch
  • salt ½ tsp. plus to taste

Instructions

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  1. Chop the onion. Finely chop the garlic.
  2. In a medium-sized pan, heat the oil to medium and add the chopped onion. Cook until the onion becomes transparent.
  3. Add the chopped garlic and cook for 1 minute. Do not allow the garlic to brown which will give it a bitter taste.
  4. Add the cooked beans with a little bit of the cooking water plus the salt and pepper.
  5. Cook for 2 minutes before mashing.
  6. Mash the beans to the consistency you prefer.
  7. Cook for 5 minutes stirring continually.
  8. Turn off the heat and allow the beans to rest for 3 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Store refried beans in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days.
  • Reheat gently in a pan over low heat, adding water if the beans become dry; microwave reheating is also convenient.
  • Reduce cooking oil by 1 tablespoon if you want to lower the fat content without compromising flavor.
  • Customize flavor by adding minced jalapeño, cumin, chili powder, Mexican oregano, queso fresco, or fresh cilantro according to preference.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/2 cup Calories 182kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 8g (12%) Sodium 207mg (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2 cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 182

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/2 cup
Calories 182kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 8g 12%
Sodium 207mg 9%

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