Ingredients for My Refried Beans
- Dried Pinto Beans
- 1 ham hock
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
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How to Make My Refried Beans
- Rinse 1 pound of dried pinto beans in a colander.
- Place rinsed beans and 1 ham hock in a large pot. Cover generously with water (about 8 cups).
- Bring to a boil over high heat.
- Reduce heat to low-medium, cover, and simmer for 2 to 2 1/2 hours, or until beans are very tender. Check for doneness after 1 1/2 hours.
- While beans simmer, prepare a bowl with a colander inside, ready to drain the beans.
- Once beans are cooked, carefully pour them into the colander, reserving about 2 cups of the cooking liquid.
- Set aside the beans and reserved liquid.
- In a large skillet, sauté 1 medium onion, chopped, and 2 cloves garlic, minced, in 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil until fragrant and softened (about 5 minutes).
- Transfer the onion and garlic mixture to a blender or food processor. Add the cooked beans and 3/4 cup of the reserved bean liquid.
- Puree until smooth. Add more bean liquid, 1 tablespoon at a time, if needed to reach your desired consistency.
- Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in the same skillet over medium heat.
- Add the pureed bean mixture to the skillet and stir to combine.
- Season generously with salt to taste. Start with 1 teaspoon of salt and adjust as needed.
- Heat through, stirring occasionally, until heated through and slightly thickened (about 5 minutes).
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
9g
Fat
0g
Carbs
14g
