Easy Refried Refried Beans
Transform your next meal with this quick and delicious recipe for Easy Refried Refried Beans, a perfect blend of creamy texture and bold flavor! Made with convenient canned pinto beans and flavored with aromatic garlic, diced onion, and warm spices like cumin and smoked paprika, this dish comes together in just 20 minutes. A splash of broth ensures a rich, velvety consistency, while a final mash lets you customize your desired texture—from smooth to chunky. Whether served as a hearty side dish or as a filling for tacos, burritos, or quesadillas, these homemade refried beans are an easy, crowd-pleasing upgrade to any Mexican-inspired feast. Don’t forget the optional fresh cilantro garnish for a pop of color and flavor! Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, this simple recipe will quickly become a staple in your kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups canned pinto beans
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.5 medium, diced onion
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt the butter until it begins to foam.
Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the ground cumin and smoked paprika, stirring to coat the onions and garlic evenly with the spices.
Pour in the canned pinto beans (along with their liquid) and the chicken or vegetable broth. Stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld.
Using a potato masher or the back of a wooden spoon, mash the beans to your preferred consistency. For smoother refried beans, mash thoroughly; for chunkier beans, mash partially.
Season with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste. If the beans seem too thick, add a splash of broth to reach the desired consistency.
Optionally, garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Serve the refried beans warm as a side dish or use them as a filling for tacos, burritos, or quesadillas.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
594 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.9 g | 34% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.5 g | 72% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 2713 mg | 118% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 77.7 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.9 g | 85% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.8 g | ||
| Protein | 24.8 g | 50% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 210 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 8.8 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 1706 mg | 36% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
