Chitas Refried Beans Recipes

REFRIED BEAN AND CHEESE CHIMICHANGAS

Steps:

• Heat a skillet over medium low heat and add half the oil; saute onions until softened, but not browned, about 5 minutes.
• Add chile and garlic; stir about 1 minute.
• Add refried beans and water; stir and chop to fully combine, then turn off heat.
• Heat tortillas, one at a time, over medium low heat just to soften, about 15 seconds per side.
• Spoon about 2 heaping tablespoons of beans and 2 heaping tablespoons cheese; fold by bringing the side closest to you about halfway up.
• Fold in the sides, then continue rolling; flatten slightly with your hand.
• Heat remaining oil in a skillet over medium low heat; brown chimichangas, in batches, about 3 to 4 minutes per side.
• Serve with pico de gallo, sour cream, and shredded cheese, or whatever you choose.

BEST REFRIED BEANS

Steps:

• Put the pinto beans in a bowl and cover with 2 inches of water. Soak for 8 hours to overnight.
• Transfer the beans to a medium saucepan and cover with water by about 1 inch. Add onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin, celery seed, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and let cook for 1 1/2 hours.
• Use a colander to separate the liquid from the solids. Transfer the solids to a food processor with diced tomatoes, hot sauce, oregano, and cayenne. Blend to desired consistency.

QUICK AND EASY REFRIED BEANS

Steps:

• Heat canola oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat.
• Cook garlic cloves in hot oil, turning once, until brown on both sides, 4 to 5 minutes.
• Smash garlic cloves in skillet with a fork.
• Stir pinto beans, cumin, chili powder, and salt into mashed garlic and cook until beans are thoroughly heated, about 5 minutes. Stir occasionally.
• Smash bean mixture with a potato masher to desired texture. Squeeze lime juice over smashed beans and stir until combined.