Refried Beans
| Category | Beans
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| Classification | Mexican |
| Added By |
Phyllis Watson |
| Added On | |
| Prep Time | |
| Yield | |
| Source | Sunset Mexican Cookbook |
| Comment | Serves 6-8 |
Ingredients
- 1 pound (2 1/2 cups) dried pinto beans
- 5 cups water
- 1-2 diced medium onions
- 1/2 -1 cup bacon drippings, lard, butter
- salt
Directions
Combine beans in a pan with water and onions. Bring to a boil, cover and remove from heat for 2 hours or soak beans overnight in cold water. Return to heat, bring to a boil and simmer slowly until beans are very tender, about 3 hours.(Or make it simple and use the pressure cooker) Mash beans with a potato masher, and add bacon drippings, butter, or lard. Mix well; continue cooking, stirring frequently until beans are thickened and fat is absorbed, Salt to taste, Serve or reheat. Makes 6-8 side dish servings, or 5-6 cups.
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