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    The BEST Refried Beans

    Published: Jul 31, 2017 by Kristin 1 Comment

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    The BEST refried beans really are the best beans my husband and I have had! Only a few minutes to prepare and packed with flavor, you’ll never want restaurant beans again!

    Fresh and creamy refried beans!

    My hubby and I are huge Mexican food lovers. Anything from enchiladas to tacos, Queso to salsa, and of course, rice and beans! Each and every time we go to our favorite Mexican restaurant, we always say how fun it would be to try our hand at homemade versions. In fact, most restaurants we go to are judged not on their main dishes, but rather the sides…and margaritas of course!

    The Best Refried Beans can be hard to locate, but try this recipe out and you’ll agree these hit the spot!

    Last week, we decided to try out a new recipe we found for beans….couldn’t be happier! We made tacos (using homemade taco seasoning), Mexican rice, white Queso, and THE BEST REFRIED BEANS. We simply played around with ingredient combinations, browsed Pinterest for inspiration, and BAM……. these tasty beans were just what we were on the hunt for.

    Using already cooked Pinto beans, we were able to have these ready in no time. Of course, you can cook your own beforehand if desired, but since we were making so many recipe at once, we opted for the short cut! Trust me though, these taste nothing like shortcut beans, as they have the flavor and texture of beans that took hours preparing. They are smooth and creamy, the perfect complement to any Mexican dish!

    These had a slight kick to them, so if you like less heat, omit the Cayenne pepper. If you like things even more spicy, kick it up a notch and add another dash. Feel free to play around with the ingredients and really make these your own if desired!

    If you like these beans, make sure to check out my other Mexican themed food items!

    Leftover Pot Roast Enchiladas

    Zesty Mexican Chicken Soup

    Mexican Chicken Bake

    Enjoy!

    The Best refried beans topped with fresh cotija cheese

    Be sure to check out my recipe card below to gather ingredients and print out a copy of this recipe!

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    The BEST Refried Beans

    Taking only minutes to prepare, these beans are packed with flavor and will have you thinking you are enjoying restuarant quality beans while in the comfort of your own home!
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time10 mins
    Total Time15 mins
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Keyword: beans
    Servings: 4
    Author: The Cookin' Chicks

    Equipment

    • Mixing Bowls
    • Cast Iron Skillet
    • Herb Scissors

    Ingredients

    • 1/4 lb bacon
    • 1/2 onion, diced
    • 2 teaspoon chili powder
    • 1 dash Cayenne pepper
    • 1 can cooked Pinto beans, rinsed and drained
    • 1/2 cup chicken stock
    • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
    • salt/pepper (to taste)

    Instructions

    • In a cast iron skillet (or regular if you don't have cast iron), cook the bacon until crispy. 
    • Once cooked, remove from skillet, crumble, and set aside.
    • Add the onion to the skillet and allow to saute in the bacon grease until golden brown and soft.
    • Sprinkle in the chili powder and cayenne pepper. Stir.
    • Pour in the beans and chicken stock. 
    • Using a potato masher or large fork, mash beans to desired texture. 
    • Stir a few times and keep over medium heat until heated through.
    • Stir in the cilantro, bacon, and desired amount of salt/pepper.
    • Serve!! *Garnish with additonal cilantro and shredded cheese if desired.
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