Simple Refried Beans
Recipe type: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
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Serves: 8-10 servings
 
Refried beans are simple to make with just a few ingredients!
Ingredients
  • 1 bag pinto beans
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
  • a few pinches of salt
Instructions
  1. Soak bag of pinto beans overnight in a bowl full of water. ( I just put the bowl out on the counter)
  2. In the morning, drain the beans into a strainer and rinse them off.
  3. Put the beans into a large pot and fill the pot with water ( about 2 inches over the top of the beans)
  4. Bring beans to a boil, then reduce to low-medium heat and simmer for 2½ - 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
  5. If you need to add more water you can.
  6. About 1 hour in, put in a few pinches of salt.
  7. Once beans are mushy, you can turn the heat off.
  8. Keep a small amount of water in the beans, and pour out the rest into a bowl and set aside (just in case you need to add more) It's best to start with a small amount and add if you need it. Can't take the water out once you smoosh!
  9. Add 1-2 cups cheddar cheese. I start with 1 cup and add more as I taste it!
  10. With your meat smoosher, start smooshing those beans up!
  11. Smoosh as long as you want to get the desired texture. I leave a few beans whole but smoosh until a majority of the beans are smooth!
  12. Add in a small amount of water as you smoosh if you think they're too dry!
  13. Serve immediately, refrigerate leftovers.
Recipe by REASONS TO SKIP THE HOUSEWORK at https://www.reasonstoskipthehousework.com/simple-refried-beans/