Mexican Re-Fried Beans
Authentic re-fried bean recipe that everyone loves.
Servings Prep Time
12people 25minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
2.5 hours 2.5hours
Servings Prep Time
12people 25minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
2.5 hours 2.5hours
Ingredients
  • 12 lb bag pinto beansThe older your beans are the longer they will take to cook, make sure they are fresh.
  • 1large yellow onionCut in half
  • 3tbsp minced garlic
  • 2tsp saltI will sprinkle a bit of garlic salt at the end if I feel it needs it.
  • 1/3cup canola oilYou can also use lard if you like.
Instructions
  1. Rinse your beans several times with hot water until the water becomes clear. Remove any “burned” looking beans or pebbles. Fill a large pot with about 7 qts of water to cover the beans. Let soak over night or do the quick method by turning the beans on high until a rolling boil and place a lid over the top, remove from heat and let soak one hour.
  2. Add the onion, salt, and garlic. Turn on high until you have a rolling boil. Cover with lid and turn down to medium heat to allow boil. Stir with wooden spoon every half hour or so. Check at 2 hours as some batches of beans will cook quicker than others. I usually cook them about 2 1/2 hours. If you can squish the bean between your fingers, they are no longer “chalky” you are ready to move forward.
  3. Carefully dump out water until the beans are barely covered with water. Using a large wooden spoon remove the large chunks of onion and throw out. Remove about 3 cups of beans and water and blend it in your blender. In another large pot add the oil and turn it on medium to heat it up. You will then add the beans to the oil and start mashing away until you feel they are the consistency you prefer.
  4. Add any garlic salt, green salsa or melt about 1 cup cheese and mix until the flavor is the way you like it.