Best 5 Refried Anasazi Beans Recipes

REFRIED ANASAZI BEANS

Steps:

• Cook beans at a gentle boil in 3 cups water, covered, until tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
• Drain beans and save liquid.
• Saute onion, green pepper, garlic and bacon; mash beans together with sauteed mixture, adding a little liquid at a time, until bean mixture is smooth.
• Can be frozen.

DRUNKEN REFRIED BEANS

Steps:

• 1. Place bacon in large skillet; heat 1 minute over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook 1 minute more. Add drained tomatoes, beans and beer; stir until combined.
• 2. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cook 10 minutes or to desired thickness, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with cheese just before serving.

THE FORT'S REFRIED ANASAZI (CLIFF DWELLER'S) BEANS

Steps:

• Rinse anasazi beans under cold water. Place in a saucepan and add water to cover. Bring to a boil then turn down heat and simmer until beans are tender, about 30 to 45 minutes. When beans are done drain off remaining liquid and cool slightly. Beans should be soft.
• In a large hot saute pan, add the bacon and saute until crisp. Then add the salsa, cooked beans, 1/4 cup of milk, and seasonings and simmer for 5 minutes. In a food processor add the bean mixture and cheese and pulse until smooth. If mixture is too thick, add the rest of the milk. Check seasonings and adjust to taste. Serve immediately.

QUICK AND EASY REFRIED BEANS

Steps:

• Heat canola oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat.
• Cook garlic cloves in hot oil, turning once, until brown on both sides, 4 to 5 minutes.
• Smash garlic cloves in skillet with a fork.
• Stir pinto beans, cumin, chili powder, and salt into mashed garlic and cook until beans are thoroughly heated, about 5 minutes. Stir occasionally.
• Smash bean mixture with a potato masher to desired texture. Squeeze lime juice over smashed beans and stir until combined.

HOW TO MAKE A SIMPLE POT OF ANASAZI BEANS

Steps:

• Wash and soak a pound of beans according to the directions on the package. Drain them and put them in a pot.
• Cover them with water and cook them until they are tender, adding more water if necessary.
• While the beans are cooking, saute chopped onions, minced garlic cloves, and jalapenos in olive oil. Add the vegetable mixture to the beans while they are cooking. Season with cumin, salt, and pepper.