NEW STYLE REFRIED BEANS (FRIJOLES REFRITOS ESTILO NUEVO)

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Provided by Daisy Martinez

Time 2h20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

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.)

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Shanti Tajpuria

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I've tried many refried bean recipes, but this one is by far the best. The beans were so smooth and creamy. I will definitely be using this recipe from now on.

Sanjir Nishat

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These refried beans were amazing! I used them in tacos and they were the perfect addition. I will definitely be making them again.

Andreh Frehat

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I wasn't sure how this recipe would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. The beans were creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.

Eshat Bhuiyan

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These refried beans were a hit at my party. Everyone loved them. I will definitely be making them again.

riaz jani

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This was my first time making refried beans and I was really happy with the results. They were the perfect consistency and had a great flavor. I will definitely be using this recipe again.