Homemade Refried Beans Recipe

pinto beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Black beans are more nutritious, while canned beans save time and money.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is often cheaper.

Preheat a cast iron skillet over medium-low heat.

Add lard to the skillet and let it melt until hot, but not too hot to avoid splattering.

Add the cooked pinto beans along with their liquid to the skillet.

Sprinkle in tahen and Adobo seasoning to taste.

Add a small amount of onion powder, being careful not to use too much.

Use a potato masher to mash the beans while stirring them as they fry.

Continue mashing and stirring until the beans reach your desired consistency, adding more liquid if necessary.

Taste the beans and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more tahen if desired.

If the beans are too loose, let them simmer longer to cook out excess liquid.

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