Best Refried Beans
Description
Of all the refried bean recipes, this one may be the best! Pinto beans are simmered with many seasonings and fire-roasted tomatoes for unmatched flavor.
Ingredients
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1 3/4 cups dry pinto beans
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1 cup diced yellow onion
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2 large cloves garlic, chopped
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1 tablespoon chili powder
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2 teaspoons ground cumin
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1 teaspoon celery seed
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3/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
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2/3 cup fire-roasted diced tomatoes
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1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tapatio®)
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1/4 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Directions
1
Put pinto beans into a bowl and cover with 2 inches of water. Soak for 8 hours to overnight.
2
Drain beans. Transfer to a medium saucepan and cover with water by about 1 inch. Add onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin, celery seed, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 1 1/2 hours.
3
Use a colander to separate the liquid from the solids. Transfer the solids to a food processor. Add diced tomatoes, hot sauce, oregano, and cayenne; blend to desired consistency.