PIONEER WOMAN'S REFRIED BEANS RECIPE - (4.5/5)
Provided by mrboyton
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- First make a batch of my homemade pinto beans: 4 cups dried pinto beans 4 slices thick cut bacon, sliced into 1 inch pieces 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons black pepper Rinse the beans under cool water. If you see any little strange looking bits in there, pick them out and discard. Put the beans in a Dutch oven (or similarly large pot) and fill with water until 2 inches above the beans. Throw the bacon in the pot, and bring everything to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to a simmer for about two hours until nice and thick. Add 1 teaspoon salt and 2 teaspoons black pepper. Next, if you want to spice up your refried beans, add any of the optional ingredients listed above. Now, spoon the cooked beans into a mixing bowl. Allow a little of the cooking liquid in there, too. If you like your refried beans a bit soupy, add a little more liquid. Then, with a potato masher, simply mash away! Next throw in some fat like shortening, lard, bacon grease or even a few tablespoons of butter. You can certainly omit this step if you're trying to cut down on fat but it really contributes to the smooth consistency, and in the case of the bacon grease and butter, the flavor of the refried beans. Now continue mashing until the mixture reaches desired consistency. You can leave them quite lumpy or make them super smooth - it all depends on how much you mash. Then, go ahead and season them to taste. Even if the cooked beans were seasoned, the mashed version might need a little more salt. If you prefer to actually fry the refried beans, you can do the mashing in a large skillet over medium-low heat but you don't have to.
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Abdul Rahman Osman
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my refried beans turned out really watery. I think I may have added too much liquid.
Starcrash1999
[email protected]These refried beans are a great way to add some flavor to your meals. They're also a good source of fiber and protein.
Diem Thach
[email protected]I love that this recipe is so easy to make. I can have a delicious side dish of refried beans on the table in no time.
yousef saleem
[email protected]These refried beans are a great way to use up leftover beans. They're also a great way to add some extra protein to your meals.
Parker Armstrong
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. These refried beans are now my go-to recipe for refried beans.
maemae cute
[email protected]These refried beans are the perfect side dish for tacos, burritos, or any other Mexican dish.
Benard Kipchumba
[email protected]I made these refried beans in my slow cooker and they turned out perfectly. They were so easy to make and they were so delicious.
Mahtab Bhatti Mahtab Bhatti
[email protected]These refried beans were a bit too spicy for me. I would recommend using less chili powder next time.
Charlotte Whitehouse
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my refried beans turned out great! They were creamy and flavorful.
bertrand ng
[email protected]These refried beans were a little bland for my taste. I had to add some extra spices to them.
Sardar Faizan
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of refried beans, but these were actually really good. They're not too heavy or greasy.
Shaylynn Kramer
[email protected]These refried beans are so easy to make and they're so delicious. I will definitely be making them again.
Ariana Mercado
[email protected]I made these refried beans last night and they were a hit! My family loved them.
Najah Baalbaki
[email protected]These refried beans are the best I've ever had! They're so creamy and flavorful, and they're the perfect side dish for any Mexican meal.