frijoles refritos

(Refried Beans)

Recipe origin: Mexico

Though refried beans can be bought in cans in the grocery store, homemade Frijoles Refritos (Refried Beans) are much more flavorful.

Ingredients

• 1 recipe Frijoles (above)
• ¼ cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup white onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt

Procedure

1. In a large bowl, coarsely mash the Frijoles with a fork or wooden spoon.
2. In a large frying pan or skillet, heat the oil for about 30 seconds over medium to high heat.
3. Add onion and sauté for 5 minutes, until onion is golden but not browned.
4. Add the mashed beans and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring often. Salt to taste.
5. Scoop the beans onto a warmed corn tortilla, and add a bit of shredded cheese (such as Monterrey Jack or mild cheddar).

Serves 4 to 6.

Note: click on a word meaning below to see its connections and related words.

The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: (Mexico) dried beans cooked and mashed and then fried in lard with various seasonings
  Synonym: refried beans

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