Refried Beans

Name: Refried Beans
Ingredients: 1 lb dried pinto bean; 1 large sweet onion, chopped; 4 tablespoons lard or 4 tablespoons vegetable shortening; 5 -6 cloves garlic, minced; 1 1/2 teaspoons adobo seasoning or 1 1/2 teaspoons seasoning salt, to taste

5 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1 lb dried pinto bean
1 large sweet onion, chopped
4 tablespoons lard or 4 tablespoons vegetable shortening
5 -6 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons adobo seasoning or 1 1/2 teaspoons seasoning salt, to taste

Directions

1

Sort beans and place in a pot with 6 cups water.
2

Soak overnight, or bring to a boil, cook for 3 minutes, then cover and remove from heat, allowing to sit undisturbed for 1 hour.
3

Drain and rinse beans, and cover with 6 cups water.
4

Bring to a boil, then cover, and simmer for 1- 1 1/2 hours or until tender and creamy.
5

Drain beans and retain cooking liquid.
6

Cook onion and 6 cloves minced garlic in 4 tbsp lard in a deep skillet until tender.
7

Add drained beans and mash until smooth and creamy, adding some of the cooking liquid if necessary (to adjust consistency to your liking).
8

Season to taste with adobo seasoning or seasoned salt.