How to make Frijoles Refritos | Refried Beans

Sort through the beans to remove any stones.

Rinse the beans well and cover them with cold water.

Once the beans have soaked, drain them and place them into a medium-sized pot.

Mince the garlic and onion and add them to the pot along with the episote.

Add cold water to the pot and bring to a boil.

Reduce the heat and let simmer for about an hour or until the beans are almost cooked through.

Add salt to the beans once they are tender.

Drain the beans and reserve about a cup of the cooking liquid.

Place the beans into a food processor and add a few tablespoons of the reserved liquid at a time to help blend the beans.

Blend the beans until they are a bit chunky.

Place a small fry pan over medium heat and add the oil.

Once the oil is hot, add the beans and stir to heat through.

Use a potato masher to break the beans up even more.

Let the beans fry for a few minutes until the excess moisture evaporates.

Check the consistency of the beans; it should look like this.

Place the beans into a bowl and top with sour cream and garnish with a few pieces of serrano peppers.

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