Homemade Refried Beans Recipe
Creamy, flavorful, and quick to make, these homemade refried beans are a simple side that beats the canned version. They’re bold, hearty, and perfect for tacos, bowls, or burritos.
Equipment
- Medium skillet or saucepan
- Wooden Spoon or Spatula
- Potato masher or immersion blender
- Measuring spoons
- Can Opener
- Citrus juicer (optional, for lime)
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 2 garlic cloves peeled
- 2 15 ounce cans pinto beans
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- salt to taste
- ½ lime juiced
Instructions
- Heat canola oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add whole garlic cloves and sauté until lightly golden.
- Add pinto beans (with some liquid), cumin, chili powder, and salt.
- Simmer for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove garlic or mash it into the beans (your choice).
- Mash beans with a potato masher until smooth or leave slightly chunky.
- Stir in lime juice and adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve warm as a side or filling.
