Jims Doctored Refried Refried Beans Recipes

REFRIED BEANS WITH MEXICAN CHORIZO

Steps:

• In a frying pan, cook the chorizo over medium heat, breaking up the meat with a spatula or wooden spoon until it's crumbled and cooked through.
• Transfer cooked chorizo to a dish and set aside.
• Reduce the heat and use a paper towel to remove most of the grease left behind from the chorizo.
• Open the can of refried beans and drain most of the liquid out, leaving just a little bit (a tablespoon or less). Turn the heat back to medium and spoon the beans from the can into the frying pan. Stir occasionally until the beans are heated through.
• Add the cooked chorizo and stir to fully incorporate. Heat for another minute, then remove pan from heat and serve.

REFRIED BEANS

Steps:

• Reserve about a third of the beans. Mash the rest of the beans in a medium bowl with a large fork. Set aside.
• Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, and cook until lightly browned, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and continue to cook, stirring, until lightly browned. Add the spices and cook until fragrant about 1 minute.
• Add the mashed beans and half the broth; cook, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Add the reserved beans and the enough of the remaining broth to loosen up the beans. Simmer until the beans are thick but not pasty, about 2 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the fresh coriander, if desired, and serve.

CHEF JOHN'S REFRIED BEANS

Steps:

• Drain soaked beans and transfer them to a stock pot. Add garlic, epazote, and cold water. Place pot over high heat and bring to a boil. Stir. Reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered until beans are soft, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Drain the beans and reserve all the liquid.
• Melt lard in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and salt; cook until onions start to brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Stir in serrano pepper and chipotle powder; cook 1 minute. Transfer drained beans into skillet. Mash about half the beans with a potato masher or back of a spoon. Ladle some bean cooking liquid to skillet. Continue to mash and stir beans as you gradually add more liquid. Mash until the beans have reached your preferred consistency and texture. Taste and add more salt, if desired.

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.

HOW TO MAKE CANNED REFRIED BEANS TASTE BETTER

Steps:

• Melt butter in a skillet.
• Add onion and saute until translucent. Add garlic and cook until fragrant over low heat.
• Add refried beans, break up and combine with butter, onion, and garlic.
• Add half and half, stir.
• Add sour cream
• Season with salt, pepper and cumin to taste (I used 1 teaspoon of each).
• Add cheese.

JIM'S DOCTORED REFRIED REFRIED BEANS RECIPE

Steps:

• Melt bacon fat in heavy pan. Add remaining ingredients, stirring constantly. Use the broth or water to achieve the desired consistence of the beans. You may need to add more liquid, one tablespoon at a time, to maintain the consistency. Simmer gently for 15 minutes, stirring often. Serve.