Directions
- 1Add four cups of pinto beans to a pot along with a piece of onion, one jalapeño, five garlic cloves, four bay leaves, six teaspoons of chicken bouillon and 12 cups of water.
- 2Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.
- 3Let cook for two hours or until tender.
- 4Once done, remove the bay leaves and discard.
- 5Add one to two tablespoons of manteca to a skillet and melt over medium heat.
- 6Using a slotted spoon, add the beans along with the onion, jalapeño and garlic.
- 7Once all the beans are added, start mashing them using a potato masher.
- 8Slowly add one to two cups of the bean broth to the beans while continuing to mash for five minutes or until they reach your desired consistency.
- 9Serve and enjoy.
Ingredients
- 4 cups pinto beans
- 1 piece onion
- 1 jalapeño
- 5 garlic cloves
- 4 bay leaves
- 6 teaspoons chicken bouillon
- 12 cups water
- 2 tablespoons manteca
- 2 cups bean broth
Equipment
potskilletslotted spoonpotato masher
Tips
- To give refried beans the most authentic flavor, use manteca to fry the beans.
- You can leave out the jalapeño if you don't like spicy.
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