Best Refried Beans

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.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 35 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins
• Calories: 169 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon celery seed
• 1 cup diced yellow onion
• 2 large cloves garlic, chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.75 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1.75 cups dry pinto beans
• 0.66666668653488 cup fire-roasted diced tomatoes
• 0.5 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tapatio®)
• 0.25 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Put pinto beans into a bowl and cover with 2 inches of water. Soak for 8 hours to overnight.

Step 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.

Step 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.