Creamy Refried Black Beans Recipe
This Refried Black Beans recipe offers a simple and flavorful way to prepare creamy, savory beans perfect as a side dish or a base for various Mexican-inspired meals. Slow-simmered with onions and garlic, then mashed to your preferred consistency, these beans are rich in texture and taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Beans and Base
- 3 cans (15 oz. each) black beans, drained, liquid reserved
- 1 1/2 cups liquid from canned beans
Flavorings
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1/2 white onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Heat Oil and Cook Onion: Heat olive oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until it softens and becomes translucent.
- Add Garlic: Stir in minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Add Beans and Liquid: Pour in the drained black beans along with 1 1/2 cups of the reserved bean liquid, combining it with the cooked onion and garlic.
- Simmer Beans: Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and let it cook gently for 9 to 14 minutes, allowing most of the liquid to evaporate and the flavors to meld.
- Mash Beans and Season: Mash the beans in the skillet using a potato masher or fork to your desired smoothness. Taste and add salt as needed to enhance the flavor.
Notes
- You can adjust the consistency of the beans by mashing more or less, depending on your preference.
- For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of cumin or chili powder while simmering.
- If you want a smoother texture, blend the beans after mashing.
- These beans are great as a side dish, in burritos, or as a dip with chips.
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