Homemade Refried Beans

The BEST Homemade Refried Beans, traditional Mexican style, and super easy to make with just a few ingredients!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword homemade refried beans, refried beans

Prep Time 4

Cook Time 2

Total Time 6

Servings

Calories 84kcal

Author Kelli Shallal MPH RD

Clean the beans by removing any rocks or very old-looking beans. In a large pot, pour the clean beans and fill the pot with water twice the level of the beans.
2 lbs pinto beans
Soak the beans overnight or for at least 4 hours. The beans should look hydrated (plump).
2 lbs pinto beans
Drain the water and rinse the beans well. (BONUS- This step helps make them easier to digest!)
2 lbs pinto beans, Water enough to cover twice the level of the beans
Fill the pot with clean water two times the level of the beans. Add 4-5 garlic cloves and boil, then lower the heat and cover for about 2 hours. You want a continuous low boil. Check every once in a while and stir so the beans do not stick to the bottom. After ~ 2 hours, the beans should be very soft. Salt is added to taste.
2 lbs pinto beans, 6 tablespoon salt, Water enough to cover twice the level of the beans, 5 garlic cloves
Add 1 tablespoon of red chili powder. Pour out most of the water and leave about ¼ of it in the pan.
1 tablespoon red chili powder
If satisfied with the taste, mash with a potato masher. If it looks too watery, dump out more of the liquid or boil it to burn the liquid. Mash to desired mashed level and then devour!