Refried Beans
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Learn how to make refried beans on the stovetop, Instant Pot, or using canned beans! An easy and authentic Mexican recipe.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound dried pinto beans
- 1 yellow onion, halved, divided
- 5 cloves garlic, divided
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano, divided
- 3 teaspoons kosher salt, divided, plus more to taste
- water, as needed
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, or lard
- 1 Jalapeno pepper
Instructions
- Rinse and clean the beans by picking out and discarding any that are shriveled or split as well as any small rocks that may have made their way into the batch.
- In a large pot, combine the beans, ½ yellow onion, 2 cloves smashed garlic, 1 bay leaf, ½ teaspoon dried Mexican oregano, 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, and enough water to completely cover the ingredients plus an additional 3 inches.
- Bring the beans to a boil over medium-high heat, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 ½ to 2 hours, until soft and tender. Add more water as needed if it begins to dry out.
- While the beans are cooking, finely dice the remaining ½ yellow onion, 3 cloves of garlic, and the jalapeño. Set aside.
- When the beans are finished cooking, place a large bowl underneath a strainer or colander and carefully pour the beans and the cooking liquid into the strainer. Discard the bay leaf.
- Heat the oil in the same large pot over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion, garlic, jalapeño, and the remaining ½ teaspoon dried Mexican oregano and 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions begin to soften.
- Add in the cooked pinto beans and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add in ¾ cup of the reserved cooking liquid from the beans and stir to combine.
- Mash the beans using a potato masher for a chunky texture, or puree them using an immersion blender or regular blender for a smoother texture. You may need to add more of the reserved cooking liquid if they’re still too dry.
- Taste and season with more salt, if necessary.
Notes
- Using canned beans: If you don't have time to cook dried beans, you can substitute cooked canned beans instead. I recommend using 3 to 4 (15-ounce) cans. Pour the canned beans through a strainer or colander and save the liquid to use for mashing.
- Instant Pot beans: To cook the beans in the Instant Pot pressure cooker, add 1 pound of dried pinto beans, 6 cups of water, ½ yellow onion, 2 cloves smashed garlic, 1 bay leaf, ½ teaspoon dried Mexican oregano, and 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt to the Instant Pot. Close the lid, set the pressure valve to the seal position, and pressure cook on high for 50 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally for 15 minutes, then carefully open the valve to release any remaining pressure. Follow my recipe for Instant Pot Refried Beans.
- Reheating: When reheating the beans on the stovetop or in the microwave, add a tablespoon of water or broth to help keep the beans moist.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
175kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
(0%)
Sodium
335mg
(14%)
Potassium
220mg
(6%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
50IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
14.9mg
(17%)
Calcium
60mg
(6%)
Iron
2.5mg
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 175 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 175kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 335mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 220mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 50IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 14.9mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2.5mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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