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.
2Add 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.
3Add 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.
4Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.
5Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.
6Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.
7Let cook for two hours or until tender.
8Let cook for two hours or until tender.
9Let cook for two hours or until tender.
10Once done, remove the bay leaves and discard.
11Once done, remove the bay leaves and discard.
12Once done, remove the bay leaves and discard.
13Add one to two tablespoons of manteca to a skillet and melt over medium heat.
14Add one to two tablespoons of manteca to a skillet and melt over medium heat.
15Add one to two tablespoons of manteca to a skillet and melt over medium heat.
16Using a slotted spoon, add the beans along with the onion, jalapeño and garlic.
17Using a slotted spoon, add the beans along with the onion, jalapeño and garlic.
18Using a slotted spoon, add the beans along with the onion, jalapeño and garlic.
19Once all the beans are added, start mashing them using a potato masher.
20Once all the beans are added, start mashing them using a potato masher.
21Once all the beans are added, start mashing them using a potato masher.
22Slowly 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.
23Slowly 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.
24Slowly 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.
25Serve and enjoy.
26Serve and enjoy.
27Serve and enjoy.
Ingredients
4 cups pinto beans
4 cups pinto beans
4 cups pinto beans
1 piece onion
1 piece onion
1 piece onion
1 jalapeño
1 jalapeño
1 jalapeño
5 garlic cloves
5 garlic cloves
5 garlic cloves
4 bay leaves
4 bay leaves
4 bay leaves
6 teaspoons chicken bouillon
6 teaspoons chicken bouillon
6 teaspoons chicken bouillon
12 cups water
12 cups water
12 cups water
2 tablespoons manteca
2 tablespoons manteca
2 tablespoons manteca
2 cups bean broth
2 cups bean broth
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.