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Refried Beans

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(4 votes) 5 4

Given to me by a friend while we lived in California. Very good recipe. Great with tacos, burritos, or my Chili Rellenos Recipe. Hope your family will enjoy these as much as my family does.

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Serving Size / Yield

4-8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. dry pinto beans
  • 1/2 C. Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 C. bacon grease
  • salt to taste

Directions

Sort beans, removing rocks. Rinse thoroughly. Put in large cooking pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Lower heat; cover. Simmer until done (approximately 3 hours), adding water as needed. (Beans should be covered with water at all times.) When done, drain all liquid except for 1/2 cup. Transfer beans to skillet; mash. Add bacon grease, cheese, and liquid. Heat thoroughly.

Reviews (5)

  • I see so many recipes that claim to be "authentic" Mexican dishes but this is the only one I have seen that is truly authentic. It is a simple and delicious dish like most of the Mexican food . The only thing I do differently is to add 2 or 3 cloves of garlic. By the way, my mother's nickname was Mama Jo.

    Flag as inappropriate salsachamp  |  January 24, 2010

  • thank you i've been looking for a good refried bean!

    Flag as inappropriate nikitabesch  |  January 22, 2009

  • And this is healthy? But I agree that garlic and onion really makes it.

    Flag as inappropriate gdad1100  |  October 18, 2008

  • To add more flavor to this recipe I would add garlic and onion powder.

    Flag as inappropriate dawanda  |  September 7, 2008

  • This is what I'm talking about some good cooking for some great beans. I will probably add a few more ingredients to mine but this is a great recipe. Thank you.

    Flag as inappropriate albinochef  |  April 12, 2008