Refried Beans
A Mexican side sensation everyone will want to try!
The words Refried Beans come from the Spanish name for the dish—frijoles refritos. In Spanish “refritos” means “well fried”.
Refried Beans are a great side option to eat with a delicious and juicy steak, enchiladas, and especially your favorite José Olé taquitos and burritos.
Ingredients
- 4 cups beans (pinto or black)
- 3 tbsp. vegetable oil
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 1/2 tsp. Cumin
- 2 tsp. paprika
- 2 tsp. sea salt
- 1/2 tsp. chili powder
- 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 Jose Ole Beef & Cheese Burritos
Directions
- Place beans in a large bowl, cover with ample water and allow to soak overnight.
- The next day, drain and rinse beans. Cover them with fresh water and continue to soak until tender.
- In a large pot or saucepan, sauté the onions in the vegetable oil until soft and translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the beans. If the beans are too thick, you can add extra water or milk to reach your desired consistency.
- Stir in the cumin, paprika, salt, chili powder, and black pepper. Allow it all to cook on low heat for 10-20 minutes.
- Once the beans have cooked down for a while and the flavors have had time to incorporate, mash with a potato masher.
- Serve beans with shredded cheese and your favorite José Olé Burrito. Enjoy!
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