Chef John'S Refried Beans

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Ingredients

  • Beans:
  • 1 pound dry pinto beans, soaked overnight
  • 4 whole garlic cloves, peeled
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried epazote
  • 9 cups cold water
  • Refried Beans:
  • 1/2 cup lard
  • 1 1/2 cups diced onions
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons minced serrano chili pepper

Instructions

  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. 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, 10 to 12 minutes. Stir in serrano pepper and chipotle powder; cook 1 minute. Transfer drained beans into skillet. Mash about half the beans with a potato masher or back of a spoon. Ladle some bean cooking liquid to 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.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

441 kcal 22% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.1g 12% DV
Total Fat 33.1g 42% DV
Carbs 30.8g 11% DV
Fiber 4.6g 17% DV
Sugar 2.2g 4% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10062mg 100% DV
Potassium 393.5mg 8% DV
Cholesterol 23.8mg 8% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 4mcg
Vitamin C 2.9mg 3% DV
Vitamin D 0.7mcg 3% DV
Calcium 120mg 9% DV
Iron 2.4mg 14% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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