Buffy's Refried Beans Recipe
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Buffy's Refried Beans

By: Buffy Whitney 
"These smooth and creamy beans make a tasty side for any Mexican dish."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (49)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup lard
  • 3 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, rinsed and drained
  • salt to taste
  • 1 cup water

Directions

  1. Melt the lard in a deep, heavy pot over medium-high heat; when the lard is hot, add the beans. Stir constantly while cooking until the beans reach a paste-like consistency. Season with salt. Reduce heat to low and stir in the water. Simmer and stir until the beans cook down to your desired consistency.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 282 | Total Fat: 18.3g | Cholesterol: 16mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2009 by ellie may Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I am sure many other reviewers will mention the various ways to cut the fat, but lard is the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 10, 2009 by Andrea   view full review
I used the general guidlines from this recipe to make refried beans from fresh cooked pinto...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 25, 2009 by Rolling Alaskans   view full review
This is a good simple recipe that holds true to refried beans. I didn't have lard on hand so I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 29, 2009 by DECAFinNW Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
These are the best homemade refried beans ever! I happened to be cooking bacon for another...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2011 by hippie_mama   view full review
Hurray for lard! This recipe is awesome--exactly what i was looking for in the middle of a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 11, 2010 by Baker Bee Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I love refried beans. I tried making them from scratch with dried beans from another recipe...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2010 by DebbieG   view full review
I'm not exactly an expert on refried beans, but where I live you get them out of a can or not...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2009 by Skeeter   view full review
I have made this a few times now. Started with the basic recipe and in the end have made a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 2, 2009 by I_Wanna_Bite! Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
After making these, my husband will never allow me to use canned refried beans again! These...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 6, 2009 by Patti   view full review
For being so simple this turned out really well. I saved a bit of bacon grease from breakfast...

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