# Suegra’s Refried Beans

A classic, rich, and flavorful refried bean dish made with black turtle beans, smoky chipotles, and aromatic vegetables, finished with optional cheese.

- Cuisine: Mexican
- Category: Dinner
- Diet: vegetarian
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1/3 pan black turtle bean
- to cover water
- coriander, bunch
- garlic
- 1 per kilo of beans onion
- 7 total dried chipotle
- salt
- neutral oil, grapeseed oil
- cheese (optional)

## Instructions

1. Fill a pan 1/3 full with black turtle beans, add water to the top, then add a bunch of coriander, garlic, one onion, three dried chipotles, and salt.
2. Roughly chop the remaining onions (one per kilo of beans) and set aside.
3. Sauté the chopped onions in neutral oil over medium-low heat until they develop a nice color, then add four dried chipotles (seeds removed if preferred). Cook slowly to allow the chipotle flavors to release without deep caramelizing the onions.
4. Combine the cooked bean mixture with the sautéed onions and chipotles, then cook together for 5 to 10 minutes.
5. Blend 10 to 20 percent of the mixture to thicken the sauce.
6. Reheat the beans to desired consistency and serve with cheese.

## Equipment

- pan
- blender

## Tips

- Use black turtle beans to avoid long soaking and cooking times.
- Keep the beans moist by adding water in small amounts as needed during the long cook.
- Remove chipotle seeds for less heat, or keep them in for a spicier result.
- Blend only the top layer of the beans to maintain a nice texture.
- The cheese is optional and can be omitted for a vegan version.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/18ahxfBHjY/?mibextid=wwXIfr
- Creator: Taquiza Cocina Mexicana
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/93f3b0f7-307e-4e55-9b2c-f88e3558ee4e
- Extracted: 2026-10-15

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