Recipe: Refried Beans
Description: 🌮🇲🇽 I got this recipe from a little old lady who ran a cantina near the beach in Ensanada, Mexico. Black beans are the best for this recipe. If the color throws you off, you can use red beans instead.
Cook Time: 2 hours
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (164 Reviews)
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 307.1
- Fat: 2.6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 5.9mg
- Carbohydrates: 51.1g
- Fiber: 17.4g
- Sugar: 1.8g
- Protein: 17.6g
Ingredients
- 2 onions
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 cans of black beans
- 4 jalapenos
- 4 cans of beer
Instructions
| Step | Description | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | In a large pan, sauté the onions and garlic until just translucent. | 5 minutes |
| 2 | Add the jalapenos and continue to sauté until they JUST begin to brown. | |
| 3 | Add the black beans to the pan, including 2 cans rinsed and drained, and two with their juice. | |
| 4 | Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for around 1 1/2 hours, adding beer as needed. | 1 hour 30 minutes |
| 5 | Make sure the beans don’t dry out; if needed, add more beer during simmering. | |
| 6 | If there’s any remaining beer left, feel free to enjoy it while you cook! | |
| 7 | Sometimes, depending on the beans, you might need to use 2 extra cans of beer. | |
| 8 | Don’t add salt until the dish is done, and remember to taste it first before seasoning. |
Keywords: Mexican, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Weeknight, Stove Top, < 4 Hours
Recipe Notes: 📝 Refried beans are a staple in Mexican cuisine, and this recipe offers a flavorful and hearty version that pairs perfectly with tacos, burritos, or as a side dish on its own. The slow simmering process allows the flavors to meld together beautifully, creating a dish that’s rich and satisfying. Don’t be shy about adjusting the heat level to your liking by adding more or fewer jalapenos. And remember, the secret ingredient might just be that extra can of beer, so don’t skip it! Enjoy this authentic Mexican dish straight from the coast of Ensenada.