Homemade Refried Black Beans

How to make Homemade Refried Black Beans recipe from scratch made using dried black beans but could also be substituted with canned black beans. Ham hock gives these black beans a delicious smokey flavor but could also be omitted for a Vegetarian recipe. Refried Black Beans are easy to make and a favorite side dish to go with all your favorite Mexican Recipes.

I probably should have smothered these Refried Black Beans in cheese and cilantro or something because they aren't the most photogenic thing but they taste amazing.

We enjoyed these with the Chicken Enchiladas that were smothered in cheesy goodness that I shared on Sunday and I mean who doesn't love refried beans plus these blow the canned stuff out of the water.

If you aren't feeding an army you could easily freeze the leftovers for later or use to make an out of this world cheesy bean dip! Plus if your feeding a crowd these are much more economical then buying canned beans since dried beans are so inexpensive.

These are actually really easy to make and totally worth the time. I hope you love them as much as we do!

Here's how I make Homemade Refried Black Beans:

First off soak one pound of Black Beans overnight in water. (Sorry I forgot a picture)

Drain Beans and set aside. 

In a large pot add: 

• 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 Diced Onion

Sauté until onion starts to caramelize.

Add:

• 1-2 whole Diced Jalapeños With Seeds Removed
• 3 cloves Minced Garlic

Cook until garlic is softened.

Add:

• Soaked Drained Black Beans
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Granulated Garlic
• 2 teaspoons Chili Powder
• 7 cups Water

Mix until well combined. Bring mixture to a simmer, reduce heat to low and cover.

For a smokey meaty flavor a Ham Hock can be added to pot, but is optional.

Cook for 3-4 hours over low heat until beans are tender and water has reduce.

If you added a ham hock remove it from black beans.

Heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat in a large pan and add beans.

Add 1 teaspoon Salt and Pepper or to taste.

Use a potato masher to smash beans to desired consistency. I like some texture still in my beans.

Cook Refried Beans until thickened and serve.

Other favorite Mexican Recipes we love to have with Refried Black Beans are:

• Homemade Chicken Enchiladas With Red Sauce
• Shredded Beef Enchiladas
• Barbacoa Beef
• Homemade Flour Tortillas
• Restaurant Style Mexican Rice
• Cilantro Lime Rice
• Pico De Gallo

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Yield: 12

Author: Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch

Homemade Refried Black Beans Recipe

How to make Homemade Refried Black Beans recipe from scratch made using dried black beans but could also be substituted with canned black beans. 

Prep time: 12 H & 15 MCook time: 4 H & 15 MTotal time: 16 H & 30 M

Ingredients

• 1 pound Dried Black Beans
• 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 whole Onion, Diced
• 1-2 whole Jalapeño Peppers, Seeds Removed and Diced
• 3 cloves Garlic, Minced
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Granulated Garlic
• 2 teaspoons Chili Powder
• 1 whole Small Ham Hock (optional for smokey flavor)
• 7 cups Water
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 1 teaspoon Salt Or To Taste
• 1 teaspoon Pepper Or To Taste

Instructions

1. Soak black beans overnight in a large bowl covered with water about 3 inches above beans.
2. Drain beans, and set aside.
3. In a large pot heat olive oil over medium-high heat and add onion. Saute until onion starts to caramelize. Add jalapeño and garlic, cook until garlic is softened.
4. Stir in soaked black beans, cumin, granulated garlic, chili powder, and water.
5. If using a ham hock add to pot.
6. Stir well and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and cook for 3-4 hours until beans are tender, and liquid has reduced.
7. If you used a ham hock remove from pot once beans are tender.
8. In a large pan heat butter over medium-high heat and add cooked beans, salt and pepper.
9. Use a potato masher, and smash beans to desired consistency.
10. Cook until remaining liquid has evaporated. Taste beans add additional salt to taste.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

211

Fat

7 g

Sat. Fat

3 g

Carbs

25 g

Fiber

6 g

Net carbs

19 g

Sugar

1 g

Protein

12 g

Sodium

260 mg

Cholesterol

20 mg

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