Frijoles Refritos (Refried Beans)
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Cooking:
15 min.
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Servings per container:
12
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Ingredients for - Frijoles Refritos (Refried Beans)

1. Water, or as needed - 5 quarts
2. Pinto beans, washed - 1 pound
3. Garlic, peeled and smashed - 2 cloves
4. Salt - 1 teaspoon
5. Canola oil - 1 teaspoon

How to cook deliciously - Frijoles Refritos (Refried Beans)

1. Stage

Combine water, pinto beans, and garlic into a large pot and cover; Cook over low heat for 5 1/2 hours; stir salt into beans and continue cooking until beans are very soft, about 30 minutes more.

2. Stage

Heat canola oil in a skillet over high heat. Spoon the beans into the skillet without draining excess water; mash beans using a potato masher until they begin to lose their shape, about 3 minutes.