Best 5 New Style Refried Beans Frijoles Refritos Estilo Nuevo Recipes

FRIJOLES REFRITOS (REFRIED BEANS)

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.

REFRIED BEANS: FRIJOLES REFRITOS

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 REFRITOS (REFRIED BEANS)

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.

FRIJOLES REFRITOS II (REFRIED BEANS)

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.

FRIJOLES REFRITOS (REFRIED BEANS)

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.