Refried Beans

Name: Refried Beans
Ingredients: 2 cups drained Borracho Beans (page 128) or Black Beans (page 127); 1 to 2 tablespoons bean cooking liquid, or as needed (optional); Reserved bacon grease from Borracho Beans or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; Grated or crumbled queso fresco, for serving (optional)

4 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

2 cups drained Borracho Beans (page 128) or Black Beans (page 127)
1 to 2 tablespoons bean cooking liquid, or as needed (optional)
Reserved bacon grease from Borracho Beans or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Grated or crumbled queso fresco, for serving (optional)

Directions

1

In the work bowl of a food processor, place the borracho beans.
2

Puree until smooth, adding a little of the bean cooking liquid if necessary to keep the beans from sticking to the blade.
3

In a medium skillet, heat the bacon grease or oil over medium heat until hot.
4

Add the puree and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes.
5

Serve, topped with queso fresco, if desired.