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Chef John's Refried Beans

Chef John's Refried Beans

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  • 120 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $7

INGREDIENTS

  • Beans

    • 1 pound dry pinto beans, soaked overnight

  • Vegetables & Spices

    • 🧄 4 whole garlic cloves, peeled
    • ½ teaspoon dried epazote
    • 🧅 1 ½ cups diced onions
    • 2 tablespoons minced serrano chili pepper
    • 1 teaspoon ground dried chipotle pepper

  • Liquids & Fats

    • 💧 9 cups cold water
    • ½ cup lard

  • Seasonings

    • 🧂 2 teaspoons kosher salt

STEPS

1

Drain soaked beans and transfer them to a stock pot. Add garlic, epazote, and cold water. Place pot over high heat and bring to a boil. Stir, reduce heat to low, and simmer uncovered until beans are soft, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Drain the beans and reserve all the liquid.

2

Melt lard in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and salt; cook until onions start to brown, about 10 to 12 minutes.

3

Stir in serrano pepper and chipotle powder; cook for 1 minute.

4

Transfer drained beans into skillet. Mash about half the beans with a potato masher or back of a spoon. Ladle some bean cooking liquid into the skillet. Continue to mash and stir beans as you gradually add more liquid. Mash until the beans have reached your preferred consistency and texture. Taste and add more salt if desired.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

317

Calories

  • 12
    Protein
  • 38
    Carbs
  • 14
    Fats

💡 Soak pinto beans overnight to reduce cooking time and improve texture.Use lard for an authentic taste but substitute with vegetable oil for a vegetarian-friendly option.For a spicier flavor, increase the amount of chipotle pepper.