For an even richer flavor, consider using bacon fat in addition to or in place of lard. Adjust the amount of serrano and chipotle peppers to suit your desired level of spiciness. If you don't have epazote, you can use a bay leaf for a similar, though not identical, flavor profile. These beans freeze well! Store in airtight containers for up to 3 months.
Chef John's Refried Beans
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PREP TIME10 mins
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COOK TIME2 hrs
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TOTAL TIME12 hrs 10 mins
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SERVING8 People
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VIEWS264
Elevate your culinary creations with these intensely flavorful refried beans, a foundational element that brings depth and richness to any dish they grace. Prepared with traditional methods and a touch of modern flair, these beans are an absolute must-try.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate38 g
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Cholesterol12 mg
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Fiber12 g
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Protein12 g
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Saturated Fat5 g
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Sodium491 mg
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Sugar2 g
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Fat14 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
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01 Step
Recipe View Drain the 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, then stir. Reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered until beans are very soft, approximately 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Drain the beans, reserving all the liquid.
02 Step
Recipe View Melt the lard in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced onions and salt; cook until the onions begin to brown, about 10 to 12 minutes. Stir in the minced serrano pepper and ground dried chipotle pepper; cook for 1 minute.
03 Step
Recipe View Transfer the drained beans into the skillet. Mash about half of the beans with a potato masher or the back of a spoon. Ladle some of the reserved bean cooking liquid into the skillet. Continue to mash and stir the beans, gradually adding more liquid as needed. Mash until the beans have reached your preferred consistency and texture.
04 Step
Recipe View Taste and add more salt if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!
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Mavis Nolan
Mar 22, 2025I used bacon fat and it was amazing! Thanks for the tip!
Hank Carroll
May 5, 2024A little too spicy for my taste, but easily adjusted by using less serrano. Great recipe!
Rosanna Stehr
Dec 14, 2023These are the best refried beans I've ever made! The flavor is incredible.
Maureen Schillerbotsford
Sep 23, 2023The epazote makes such a difference! I'll never make refried beans without it again.