Monterey Jack Refried Beans Recipes

MONTEREY JACK REFRIED BEANS

Steps:

• Cover beans with water; add chopped onion and bring to a boil.
• Boil 2 minute.
• Take off heat, cover and let sit 1 hours.
• Do not drain water, but again add enough water to cover beans, heat to boiling, turn down heat and cook until beans are tender, stirring occasionally, about 1 to 2 hours.
• (add more water if needed during cooking) When beans are done (make sure there is not too much water in the beans), take off heat and mash with a mixer Add margarine, salt, pepper, and cheese and continue to beat with mixer until the beans are soft.

REFRIED BEANS

Steps:

• Sort beans and place in a pot with 6 cups water.
• Soak overnight, or bring to a boil, cook for 3 minutes, then cover and remove from heat, allowing to sit undisturbed for 1 hour.
• Drain and rinse beans, and cover with 6 cups water.
• Bring to a boil, then cover, and simmer for 1- 1 1/2 hours or until tender and creamy.
• Drain beans and retain cooking liquid.
• Cook onion and 6 cloves minced garlic in 4 tbsp lard in a deep skillet until tender.
• Add drained beans and mash until smooth and creamy, adding some of the cooking liquid if necessary (to adjust consistency to your liking).
• Season to taste with adobo seasoning or seasoned salt.