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How To Make Refried Beans - Plus A Secret To Get Great Flavor

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I will show you step by step how to make the best tasting refried beans and a little secret you won't find anywhere else about how to get the best flavor.
  Pinto beans 2 Cup (32 tbs)
  Corn oil 2⁄3 Cup (10.67 tbs)
  Garlic powder 3 Teaspoon
  Sea salt 3 Teaspoon
  Water 4 Cup (64 tbs)

1. Pour the beans out on a table or cutting board. Sort through them and discard any rocks or shriveled beans.
2. Pour the beans in a pan and rinse it with cold water, discard the floating beans, drain and refill with water about 4 cups or 2/3 of the way.
3. Place the pot on the stove, cover and bring it to a boil on high, reduce the heat and stir and continue to cook for 2 hours.
4. After the 2 hours stir and add the salt and garlic powder, stir well, taste for any seasoning.
5. Add the corn oil and let it simmer for an hour and half, occasionally stirring.
6. Turn the heat off and mash the beans with a masher.

7. Serve the re fried beans with some tortillas or nachos.

If not using the refried beans until later, add water before serving.

Watch the tortilla chip video and you can use the leftover oil to make the refried beans, it would taste better.

Things You Will Need
Large pot

Recipe Summary

Difficulty Level: 
Preparation Time: 
20 Minutes
Cook Time: 
210 Minutes
Ready In: 
230 Minutes

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