Chef John's Refried Beans
Serves: 2
Floy Nolan
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
53
Spice
51
Sweetness
51
Sourness
40
mins
Prep time (avg)
6.2
Difficulty
Ingredients:
Directions:
1
Drain soaked beans and transfer them to a stock pot
2
Add garlic, epazote, and cold water
3
Place pot over high heat and bring to a boil
4
Stir
5
Reduce heat to low
6
Simmer uncovered until beans are soft, 1 1/2 to 2 hours
7
Drain the beans and reserve all the liquid
8
Melt lard in a large skillet over medium-high heat
9
Add onions and salt; cook until onions start to brown, 10 to 12 minutes
10
Stir in serrano pepper and chipotle powder; cook 1 minute
11
Transfer drained beans into skillet
12
Mash about half the beans with a potato masher or back of a spoon
13
Ladle some bean cooking liquid to skillet
14
Continue to mash and stir beans as you gradually add more liquid
15
Mash until the beans have reached your preferred consistency and texture
16
Taste and add more salt, if desired