Homemade Refried Beans | SAM THE COOKING GUY

pinto beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans save time and reduce prep work.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: serrano pepper

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Bell pepper offers a milder flavor.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Vinegar provides acidity at a lower cost.

Dump pinto beans on a table and check for bad beans or stones.

Rinse the beans to remove any dirt.

Place the beans in a pot and cover with at least 3 inches of water.

Bring the water to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 2 to 2.5 hours until the skins start to peel and beans are soft.

In a skillet, heat 1/4 cup of bacon fat over medium heat.

Add 1/2 of a white onion and sauté until translucent.

Add 2 cloves of garlic and 1/2 teaspoon of cumin, and sauté until fragrant.

Strain the cooked beans, reserving some liquid.

Add the beans to the skillet and mix with the onion and garlic.

Use a potato masher to mash the beans to your desired consistency, adding about 1/2 cup of reserved liquid as needed.

Adjust seasoning with salt and serve.

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