Chuys Refried Beans Recipe
In this blog, i will share with you a Chuys Refried Beans Recipe that is super delicious. These beans are a great side dish.
Ingredients
- Pinto beans dried = 2 cups
- Onion finely diced = 1
- Garlic cloves minced = 3
- Jalapeño seeded and finely chopped = 1
- Vegetable oil = 2 tablespoons
- Salt = to taste
- Water = 6 cups
Instructions
- Rinse the pinto beans with cold water.
- Place beans and 6 cups of water in a pot.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat.
- Simmer, covered, for about 2 hours.
- Check beans occasionally, add water if needed.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add diced onion, cook until clear.
- Stir in minced garlic and chopped jalapeño.
- Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the sautéed mixture to the cooked beans.
- Continue cooking on low heat.
- Mash beans with a spoon or masher.
- Season with salt to taste.
- Add water if beans are too thick.
Notes
- Use dried pinto beans. They taste better than canned beans.
- Soak beans overnight. This helps them cook better.
- Cook beans until soft. They mash easier when soft.
- Add extra seasoning. Adjust garlic and salt to your taste.
- Mash beans well. This makes them creamy and smooth.