How to Make Authentic Refried Beans
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Here is what you'll need to make these refried beans:
Pinto Beans
Salt
Vegetable Oil
Monterey Jack Cheese
Cast Iron Skillet
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When picking out pinto beans, always go with the lightest colored beans you can find.
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Lighter colored pinto beans will cook quicker than dark pintos.
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Quick Soak Pinto Beans
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Cover beans with a few inches of water and bring
water to a boil.
Boil 3 minutes and remove from heat.
Let beans sit covered for about an hour and then drain.
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Or you could soak beans in water overnight.
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Fill bean pot 3/4 way full. Boil beans about two hours or until they are almost done.
Salt - beans need to taste perfect for salt.
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Now it’s time to “cook” about 1/4 to 1/3 cup vegetable oil.
This step cannot be skipped
.
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Add beans and plenty of the bean juice
to the
cooled down
“cooked” oil skillet.
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After awhile the beans will start to become creamy.
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When the beans get super creamy smash half with the back of a spatula.
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Add in Monterey jack cheese to the beans.
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Fold the cheese into the beans so that the cheese melts.
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Serve these Authentic Refried Beans with Authentic Carnitas.
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Or with these Delicious Steak Fajitas.
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It's perfect for the Holidays!
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