Frijoles refritos, or refried beans, are a traditional Mexican dish made from cooked pinto beans that are mashed and fried. They are a versatile side dish that can be served with a variety of Mexican and Tex-Mex dishes, such as tacos, burritos, enchiladas, and tostadas. Refried beans are also a popular ingredient in dips, spreads, and soups. Crock pot frijoles refritos are a convenient and easy way to make this classic dish. Simply combine the ingredients in your crock pot and let it cook on low for several hours. The result is a creamy, flavorful dish that is sure to please everyone at your table.
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AUTHENTIC MEXICAN REFRIED BEANS RECIPE (FRIJOLES REFRITOS)
Mexican refried beans or frijoles refritos are a Mexican food staple that everyone should master. You'll love this easy authentic refried beans recipe because it's better than canned or restaurant refried beans. This recipe makes THE best refried beans!
Provided by Nancy Lopez & MexicanMadeMeatless.com
Categories Main Course Side Dish
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large frying pan, once it's hot add the onion and cook until browned and crispy (this gives it a great taste, or you can just sauté until tender.) Next add the dried or fresh chiles and cook just until they brown or begin to blister -- this happens quickly so be ready to proceed.
- Next add the boiled beans -- be careful because it will splash, allow to fry for about 3 minutes. Next add about ¼ cup of the broth and then begin mashing the beans until you achieve the desired texture. The broth will help with the mashing and you'll need to add a little bit of the broth to help you achieve the texture you desire.
- Continue to "fry" for about 5-8 minutes or until they have the consistency you want. Remember to adjust the consistency to your needs by cooking longer to thicken or adding more broth/water to thin out. Taste and add salt as desired.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 4 servings, Calories 222 kcal, Carbohydrate 24 g, Protein 8 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 2 mg, Fiber 8 g, Sugar 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 9 g
FRIJOLES REFRITOS (REFRIED BEANS)
An authentic recipe for Mexican-style beans. Serve moist and hot with your meal, cover with grated Mexican cheese and accompanied by pickled jalapeno peppers.
Provided by Fred Guevara
Categories Side Dish
Time 6h18m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine water, pinto beans, and garlic into a large pot and cover; Cook over low heat for 5 1/2 hours; stir salt into beans and continue cooking until beans are very soft, about 30 minutes more.
- Heat canola oil in a skillet over high heat. Spoon the beans into the skillet without draining excess water; mash beans using a potato masher until they begin to lose their shape, about 3 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.5 calories, Carbohydrate 23.8 g, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 210.2 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
REFRIED BEANS: FRIJOLES REFRITOS
Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 2h45m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large stockpot, bring the beans to a boil in 8 cups water. Let boil for 15 minutes and skim off any scum that rises to the surface. Drain beans in a colander and rinse. Wash out the pot and return the beans to the pot with 8 cups fresh water. Bring to a simmer, cover and let cook until tender, about 2 hours over low heat.
- In a large saute pan, heat oil over medium-high heat until it begins to shimmer. Add onion and garlic and saute until the onion turns translucent. Add chili powder, salt, and pepper, and cook for a few minutes to allow flavors to integrate. Drain beans and add to pan, mashing the ingredients together. Heat through and serve with minced cilantro or minced parsley sprinkled on top.
FRIJOLES II
This recipe is similar to refried beans without the frying. These slow cooker beans will go well with any of your favorite Mexican dinners. For faster cooking, soak beans overnight.
Provided by BRANDI T
Categories Side Dish Beans and Peas
Time 6h15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place the beans, sugar, garlic, onion, and bacon into a slow cooker. Pour in the water, cover, and cook on High for 6 hours. Drain off 2/3 of the liquid, and discard bacon. Use a potato masher to mash beans to a chunky consistency. Season with salt to taste, and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 320.3 calories, Carbohydrate 46.6 g, Cholesterol 9.5 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 11.3 g, Protein 17.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 201.9 mg, Sugar 2.3 g
FRIJOLES REFRITOS RECIPE
Beans, along with rice and corn, are one of the trilogies of Mexican cuisine, another one is tomatoes, peppers, and onion. But today it is about the beans, the perfect refried beans, that's it. To serve, place them on a plate. Sprinkle with cheese and garnish with tortilla chips.
Provided by Mely Martínez
Categories Appetizers
Time 22m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat the oil or lard in a frying pan over a medium-low heat.
- Start frying the onions until they are transparent and start to brown. About two minutes.
- Add the beans and mash down using a potato masher until they become a paste. Blend to a smooth puree and then add them to the frying pan where the onions are being browned. "They will become a thick puree, keep scrapping from the edges and bottom of the pan. If you prefer to add a little more oil, this is the time".
- Tilt the frying pan sideways and form a roll with the bean paste. I like to flip them like pancakes a little bit. Taste to check if it needs salt.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 0.33 cup, Calories 167 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 8 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 90 mg, Fiber 8 g, Sugar 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 3 g
CROCK POT FRIJOLES REFRITOS (REFRIED BEANS)
Make and share this Crock Pot Frijoles Refritos (Refried Beans) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by JelsMom
Categories Beans
Time 19h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Sort & rinse beans. Place in crockpot, cover with water and soak 8 hours or overnight.
- Drain water from beans & rinse again. Remove water from the crockpot and rinse again.
- Place back in crock pot and add water & salt. Cover and cook on low 10 hours.
- Reserving liquid, drain beans & place in bowl.
- Heat oil in skillet & saute onions and garlic over medium heat until tender. Transfer to blender.
- Add chilies, cumin, and jalepenos, and blend until smooth.
- Add cooked beans (in batches---there's too much to do all at once) to blender and blend until smooth. Pour into crock pot.
- Stir well and gradually add reserved liquid until beans reach desired consistency.
- Cook on high 20-30 minutes.
NEW STYLE REFRIED BEANS (FRIJOLES REFRITOS ESTILO NUEVO)
Provided by Daisy Martinez
Categories side-dish
Time 2h20m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a medium saucepan. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft but not browned, about 4 minutes. Add the beans, ham hock, and cilantro. Pour in enough water to cover the ingredients by 2 inches. Toss in the bay leaves and bring the water to a boil, then adjust the heat so it is boiling gently. Cook the beans until tender, about 2 hours. Keep an eye on the beans; they should always be covered by liquid. When the liquid meets the level of the beans, top it off with cold water. Toward the end of cooking, ease up on the liquid you add; the goal is to have the beans barely covered with liquid by the time they're tender.
- Drain the beans, reserving the liquid. Discard the turkey wing or ham hock and the bay leaves. (Leave the cilantro in with the beans.) Put the bean mixture in a food processor and process, gradually adding enough of the reserved liquid, until the beans are the consistency of mashed potatoes. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Mound the beans on a platter and garnish with tortilla chips and radish slices, if using. (The beans can be prepared up to 30 minutes in advance. Return the beans to the saucepan and keep warm over very low heat.)
FRIJOLES REFRITOS (REFRIED BEANS)
Provided by Sergio Remolina
Categories Bean Vegetable Side Legume Sugar Conscious Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a heavy 10- to 12-inch skillet over moderate heat, heat the lard. Gradually add the cooked beans and broth as necessary and use a bean or potato masher to gently mash them, lowering the heat if necessary to prevent scorching. Using a spatula or a flat wooden spoon, continue stirring and scraping the sides of the skillet until the beans dry out slightly and have cooked down to a paste. The beans should be moist and shiny.
- Serve the beans on a platter and garnish with the Queso Fresco and tortilla chips.
FRIJOLES REFRITOS (REFRIED BEANS)
When I have left over pinto beans, this is our favorite recipe. Once you taste it, you'll never settle for canned refried beans again. Queso Blanco is not a melting cheese but it becomes soft and creamy when heated. In this recipe you get yummy savory beans with creamy little bits of cheese. Delicious!
Provided by Sandy in Oklahoma
Categories Beans
Time 25m
Yield 4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place beans and juice in blender or food processor. Blend just enough to break into small pieces.
- Cook and stir onion and jalapeno in hot lard or butter until tender. Stir in beans 1 cup at a time until they are all incorporated.
- Continue cooking and stirring constantly until mixture thickens and you can see the bottom of the pan as you stir.
- Add cheese and stir until well-blended. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Note: My home cooked pinto beans tend to be spicy. If you are using mild beans or canned beans, you might want to add a couple cloves of minced garlic and 1/2-1 teaspoon cumin.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 365.4, Fat 13.9, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 12.2, Sodium 2, Carbohydrate 46, Fiber 15.6, Sugar 1.1, Protein 15.6
Tips:
- For a smoother refried bean consistency, use an immersion blender or food processor to blend the beans until they reach your desired texture.
- If you don't have a slow cooker, you can also make refried beans on the stovetop. Simply simmer the beans in a large pot over low heat for 1-2 hours, or until they are tender.
- To add a smoky flavor to your refried beans, add a chipotle pepper or two to the slow cooker.
- For a spicier refried bean dish, add a teaspoon or two of chili powder or cayenne pepper.
- Garnish your refried beans with fresh cilantro, diced onions, or crumbled queso fresco before serving.
Conclusion:
This flavorful and versatile dish is a great addition to any Mexican-inspired meal. Whether you serve them as a side dish, a dip, or a filling for tacos or burritos, these refried beans are sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for an easy and delicious recipe, give these Crock Pot Frijoles Refritos a try!
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