Ingredients for Bacon Refried Beans
- 6 slices bacon
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1-2 jalapeño peppers, finely minced
- bacon fat (from 6 slices bacon)
- 2 (15-ounce) cans undrained black beans
- 1 cup beef or vegetable broth
- generous amount of seasoned salt, to taste
- fresh ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
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How to Make Bacon Refried Beans
- Chop 6 slices of bacon into 1/2-inch pieces. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan or Dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium heat until almost crisp (about 8-10 minutes).
- Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside on a plate lined with paper towels to drain.
- Add 1 medium onion, chopped, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1 teaspoon sugar, and 1-2 jalapeño peppers, finely minced (adjust to your spice preference) to the saucepan.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Reduce the heat to low and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions have caramelized and are a deep brown color (about 15-20 minutes).
- Return the cooked bacon to the saucepan. Add 2 (15-ounce) cans of undrained black beans.
- Roughly mash the beans using a potato masher or immersion blender to your desired consistency. Leave some whole beans for texture.
- Add 1 cup of beef or vegetable broth and bring to a simmer, stirring frequently.
- Simmer uncovered over low heat for 45-60 minutes, stirring occasionally and adding more broth as needed to reach your desired consistency. The longer it simmers, the more the flavors will meld.
- Season generously with seasoned salt and black pepper to taste. Stir in 2 tablespoons of taco seasoning (optional) and 1/4 cup of chopped fresh cilantro (optional).
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
24 g
Sugar
11g
Fat
21g
Carbs
10g
