Frijoles Molidos (Refried Beans) Recipe

Updated August 30, 2018

Note:

At 15 minutes of cooking, beans will be thick but still soft and a bit runny. They may be served at this time if a thicker, slightly drier consistency is not desired.

Recipe Details

Active 40 mins

Total 40 mins

Serves 4 to 6 servings

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Ingredients

Purée 2 cans beans and 1/2 cup water in blender until smooth. Transfer to large bowl. Purée remaining 2 cans beans and remaining 1/2 cup water until smooth; leave in blender.
Heat large cast iron skillet over medium heat. If using lard, melt in skillet. If using bacon, cook until golden and crisp, about 7 minutes. With slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towel-lined plate; reserve for other use.
Add onion, sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt to skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and light golden, about 7 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Scrape mixture into blender with beans and blend until smooth.
Heat skillet over medium-high heat until beginning to smoke. Add all puréed beans and cook, stirring, until beginning to thicken and darken in color, about 15 minutes. Add ketchup, Worcestershire, and mustard, ketchup and continue cooking, stirring and scraping bottom of pan occasionally, until beans are thickened and darkened in color, about 15 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle beans with cracklings and cheese; serve.

blender, large cast iron or standard skillet, slotted spoon, paper towels

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4 to 6
Amount per serving
Calories	358
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12g	15%
Saturated Fat 5g	23%
Cholesterol 15mg	5%
Sodium 1029mg	45%
Total Carbohydrate 48g	17%
Dietary Fiber 15g	54%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 18g
Vitamin C 2mg	10%
Calcium 102mg	8%
Iron 4mg	21%
Potassium 677mg	14%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.