Best 9 Frijoles Refritos Ii Refried Beans Recipes

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Frijoles refritos, or refried beans, are a staple in many Latin American cuisines. They are made by cooking dried beans, typically pinto or black beans, until soft and then mashing them until smooth. Refried beans can be used as a side dish, a filling for tacos or burritos, or as an ingredient in soups and stews. They are a good source of protein, fiber, and iron. With so many different variations of this popular dish, it can be difficult to know where to start. This article will provide you with a variety of recipes for refried beans, so you can find the one that best suits your taste.

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AUTHENTIC MEXICAN REFRIED BEANS RECIPE (FRIJOLES REFRITOS)



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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

2 cups homemade pinto beans ((include some cooking liquid or boiling broth too))
3 tablespoons olive oil (or vegetable oil of choice)
⅓ cup of finely chopped white onion
2 to 3 whole dried chiles de arbol (or dried/fresh chile of choice)
large pinch sea salt (adjust to taste (kosher salt may also be used))

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 RECIPE



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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

3 cups cooked beans, with some of the cooking liquid
1/3 cup white onion, finely chopped
3 Tbsp lard (of vegetable oil, bacon or chorizo drippings)
To garnish: Mexican Crumbling Cheese and Tortilla chips.
Salt to taste

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

FRIJOLES REFRITOS II (REFRIED BEANS)



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A great way to beat the heat of hot food. Edge dish with chopped tomatoes and serve sour cream on the side.

Provided by Aroostook

Categories     Cheese

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups canned pinto beans
1 teaspoon garlic powder
salt
pepper
1/2 teaspoon cumin (optional)
4 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup parmesan cheese or 1/2 cup romano cheese

Steps:

  • Wash and drain beans.
  • Place in a bowl and mash.
  • Add spices and work them in.
  • (I use my hands).
  • In a small fry pan, (medium heat) 3 tbls, of olive oil.
  • Add beans, stir and warm through.
  • Press bean down and lower heat.
  • Let beans brown on the bottom for 3-4 minutes.
  • Do not stir.
  • Loosen edges with spatula and turn upsidedown on a heated platter.
  • Don't worry if it doesn't come out in one piece, just glop it back together.
  • Drizzle with remaining olive oil and cover with Parmesan cheese.
  • Serve hot or cold.

REFRIED BEANS: FRIJOLES REFRITOS



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Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 2h45m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound dried pinto beans, picked over for stones and impurities
2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
1 large red onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, lightly crushed with the side of a knife blade, and minced
1 tablespoon Mexican chili powder
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro leaves or minced fresh flat-leaf parsley

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.

NEW STYLE REFRIED BEANS (FRIJOLES REFRITOS ESTILO NUEVO)



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Provided by Daisy Martinez

Categories     side-dish

Time 2h20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small Spanish onion, cut into medium dice
2 cloves garlic, whacked with the side of a knife and peeled
1 pound dried black beans
1 smoked ham hock or smoked turkey wing
1 bunch cilantro, washed
2 bay leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Good quality tortilla chips, for serving
Thinly sliced red radishes, for serving, optional

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)



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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

5 quarts water, or as needed
1 pound pinto beans, washed
2 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
1 teaspoon salt
canola oil

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

FRIJOLES REFRITOS (REFRIED BEANS)



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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

4 cups cooked pinto beans, undrained (canned pinto beans can be used)
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 small finely chopped jalapeno, deseeded
1/4 cup lard (cooking oil can be used also) or 1/4 cup butter (cooking oil can be used also)
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
8 ounces queso blanco, grated

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

FRIJOLES REFRITOS (REFRIED BEANS)



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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

1/2 cup lard (see Cooks' note)
4 cups cooked black beans
1 cup vegetable stock or broth or water
Garnish:
1/4 cup finely grated Queso Fresco
2 cups tortilla chips

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 II



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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

1 ½ cups dry pinto beans
½ teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 slices smoked bacon
2 cups water
salt to taste

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

Tips:

  • To make the creamiest refried beans, use dried beans instead of canned beans. Dried beans have a more robust flavor and creamier texture when cooked properly.
  • Soak the beans overnight before cooking them. This will help to reduce the cooking time and make the beans more digestible.
  • Use a variety of beans to create a more flavorful refried bean dish. Try using a mix of pinto beans, black beans, and kidney beans.
  • Add spices and seasonings to the refried beans to taste. Some popular spices include cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  • If you want a smoother refried bean dish, use a food processor or blender to puree the beans until they reach the desired consistency.
  • Serve refried beans as a side dish, dip, or topping for other dishes. They are a versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways.

Conclusion:

Refried beans are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. They are a great source of protein, fiber, and vitamins and minerals. Whether you are making them from scratch or using canned beans, refried beans are a quick and easy meal that everyone will love.

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