Perfect Frijoles Refritos (Mexican Refried Beans) Recipe

Name: Perfect Frijoles Refritos (Mexican Refried Beans) Recipe
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 4 cups
Ingredients: 1/2 pound (227g) dried pinto or black beans; Water; 2 sprigs fresh epazote or oregano (see note); 1 medium white onion, 1/2 minced (about 1/2 cup; 26g), 1/2 left whole; 2 medium cloves garlic; Kosher salt; 6 tablespoons (77g) lard, bacon drippings, vegetable oil, or butter (see note)

Cook 1h 30m

Total 1h 30m

This Perfect Frijoles Refritos recipe creates rich and flavorful Mexican refried beans using pinto or black beans, aromatic herbs, onion, garlic, and your choice of fat. It's a classic side dish that's easy to make and pairs perfectly with your favorite Mexican meals.

Bean

Comfort

Latin American

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Ingredients

(Servings: 4 cups)

1/2 pound (227g) dried pinto or black beans

Water

2 sprigs fresh epazote or oregano (see note)

1 medium white onion, 1/2 minced (about 1/2 cup; 26g), 1/2 left whole

2 medium cloves garlic

Kosher salt

6 tablespoons (77g) lard, bacon drippings, vegetable oil, or butter (see note)

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

321kcal

16%
Fat

20g

1%
Saturated Fat

7g

0%
Carbohydrates

26g

1%
Fiber

6g

0%
Sugar

0g

0%
Protein

7g

0%
Cholesterol

27mg

1%
Sodium

137mg

6%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Perfect Frijoles Refritos (Mexican Refried Beans) Recipe

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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