# Refried Beans

Learn how to make the best refried beans with authentic flavor using manteca.

- Total time: 120 min
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

1. Add 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.
2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.
3. Let cook for two hours or until tender.
4. Once done, remove the bay leaves and discard.
5. Add one to two tablespoons of manteca to a skillet and melt over medium heat.
6. Using a slotted spoon, add the beans along with the onion, jalapeño and garlic.
7. Once all the beans are added, start mashing them using a potato masher.
8. Slowly 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.
9. Serve and enjoy.

## Equipment

- pot
- skillet
- slotted spoon
- potato 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1GtUXNqKmU/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/852225ff-207f-4589-9d8c-da637d95ab5f
- Extracted: 2026-03-19

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