Mexican Refried Beans Recipe

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  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    201 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Mexican Refried Beans Recipe

Make restaurant-quality Mexican Refried Beans at home in no time. This recipe is easy to follow and guarantees a flavorful dish that everyone will love!

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Ingredients

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  • 4 tbsp. lard or vegetable oil
  • 1 lb. pinto beans cooked (see my Oven Beans recipe)
  • 1 to 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 tsp. cumin
  • 1/8 tsp. ground cayenne pepper optional
  • 1 tsp. all-purpose seasoning or 3/4 tsp. salt, Goya brand
  • cilantro chopped scallions, and cotija cheese for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat the lard in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the cooked beans, stir well, then cover and let cook for 4-5 minutes.
  2. Once the beans are nice and warmed, begin mashing them by using the back of a wooden spoon. As you mash, the insides of the beans will come out and make the mixture quite dry. Keep the water close to the stove so you can drizzle some in as needed throughout the process. If the beans don't seem to want to mash, just put the lid back on and try again in a few minutes. Sometimes they just need to warm up a bit more.
  3. Keep mashing away and adding water as needed until you get the consistency of refried beans you prefer. If you accidentally add too much water, just keep the lid off and let the liquid cook off through the steam. Stir in the cumin, cayenne pepper (if using), and Goya (or salt).
  4. Serve warm, topped with cilantro, scallions, and cotija cheese.

Notes

  • To store Mexican Refried Beans, place them in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days. For freezing, place them in a freezer bag for up to 3 months.
  • To reheat, thaw in the refrigerator if frozen, then warm on the stove over medium heat, adding a bit of water if needed to achieve the desired consistency. Alternatively, you can reheat in the microwave, stirring occasionally, until heated through.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 201kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 9mg (3%) Sodium 19mg (1%) Potassium 349mg (7%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 0.3g (1%) Vitamin A 62IU (1%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 54mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 201 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 201kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 9mg 3%
Sodium 19mg 1%
Potassium 349mg 7%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 0.3g 1%
Vitamin A 62IU 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 54mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%

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

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