Beans, Cinco de Mayo, International, Mexican, Potluck, Sides

Refried Pinto Beans

A great side or on tortillas or tostadas. Use for other Mexican dishes such as carne asada, quesadillas, or carnitas.

This is the very rare occasion I’ll recommend using beans from a can. Otherwise, I normally cook dried beans in my Instant Pot, as I have in my other recipes.

EQUIPMENT: cast iron skillet

Refried Pinto Beans

Recipe by Anna Stockel Cuisine: MexicanDifficulty: Easy
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

15

minutes
Cooking time

15

minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow or white onion

  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic, from a jar

  • 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1 can (16-oz.) refried pinto beans

  • 1 large tomato, chopped

  • 1/2 jalapeño, ribs and seeds removed, finely chopped

  • filtered water, if needed

  • sea salt, to taste

  • a few grinds freshly ground black peppercorns

  • chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

  • Place cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Add olive oil.
  • As soon as the olive oil starts to shimmer add the onions and garlic. Stir until aromatic.
  • Add chili powder and cumin. Stir until aromatic.
  • Stir in tomatoes and jalapeño.
  • Add the canned beans. Stir for 5 minutes.
  • Reduce the heat to low.
  • Add water if needed to achieve consistency.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste. Go easy on the salt, you can’t remove it. Also, keep in mind that if you’re serving it with salty food that will add to the salty flavor.
  • Stir. Taste and correct all seasonings.
  • Remove the skillet from heat. Cover until ready to serve.
  • Garnish with cilantro.

2 Comments

  1. Virginia Castro

    I’m going to use this recipe! My question is that my mother doesn’t usually put much of anything into her beans. Can you give me a list of ingredients I could use with beans to give it some flavor?

  2. I apologize I am confused by your question, the list of ingredients is in the recipe.
    I’m flattered that you are going to try the recipe!!!

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