Beans, beans, they're good for your heart - and a whole lot more. This instant refried beans mix packs a punch when it comes to flavor and convenience.
Time: under 30 minutes
Instant Refried Beans Mix or Bean Dip Mix
Low-Fat Refried Beans
Traditional refried beans are cooked in lard which adds a lot of calories. This version lightens things up a bit but doesn't sacrifice flavor or texture.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Frijoles Charros Gorditos (Beans With Chorizo)
Made with salt, red pepper flakes, dried marjoram, dried pink beans, chorizo sausage, onion, garlic, jalapeno, dried oregano
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Frijoles Charros (Cowboy Beans With Chorizo)
Made with salt, cumin, pinto beans, bacon, onions, bacon drippings, chorizo, tomatoes, green chiles
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Chipotle's Refried Beans
Made with water, dried pinto beans, bacon drippings, salt
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
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Frijoles (Mexican Beans)
Made with Mexican oregano, dried pinto beans, water, salt pork, onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Refried White Beans
Made with fresh cilantro, vegetable oil, carrot, green onions, garlic, cumin, cannellini beans
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Frijoles Rancheros (Ranch-Style Beans)
Made with salt, black pepper, poblano chili, tomatoes, green bell pepper, cilantro, oregano, garlic
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Refried Black Soy Beans
Made with heavy cream, chicken broth or water, chili powder, black soy beans, bacon, onion, butter, garlic salt, black pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Refried Bean Casserole
Made with Monterey Jack cheese, refried beans, eggs, chopped chilies
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Slow Cooker Mexican Red Beans
Made with salt pork or bacon, salt, crushed red pepper, ground cumin, dried red beans, water, onion, diced tomatoes, garlic
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Basic Refried Beans From Scratch
Made with bacon drippings or lard, yellow onions, jalapeno, garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, cayenne pepper, oregano, queso blanco cheese
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Charro Beans
Made with cumin, dried pinto beans, water, bacon, tomatoes, onions, garlic, diced green chilies, chili powder, dried oregano
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Frijoles Borrachos (Drunken Beans)
Made with salt, green chiles, canola oil, tomatoes, scallions, pinto beans, beer, fresh cilantro, jalapeno pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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