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Reviewed: Oct. 5, 2009
I have been making these for years and absolutely love them! The only change I make is leaving out the liquid smoke...I just didn't have it on hand the first time I made it and have never thought to add it since! Thanks for this recipe! We love it!
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Home Town: Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.07 star rating.
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Reviewed: Sep. 18, 2009
This was quite easy! I too used pinto beans in stead of the black beans. I sauteed an onion and garlic on low heat until translucent. I added the other ingredients including the cumin and mashed it up. I used it to fill a wrap with guacamole and shredded lettuce.
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Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Monsey, New York, USA
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.07 star rating.
Reviewed: Aug. 26, 2009
A good base. As others said, I prefer cooking my onions and garlic first, and everything a bit more blended. However, I will continue using this recipe. Thanks!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.07 star rating.
Reviewed: Jul. 18, 2009
Delicious! I like my onions very well cooked, and so I sauted them in "I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!" (I know-not fat-free), and then added the remaining ingredients as directed. I used chicken broth in place of water, added some cumin, and in the last few minutes of cooking added a handful of chopped cilantro. Great in burritoes!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.07 star rating.
Reviewed: Apr. 28, 2009
I make these at least every other week! They are easy and delicious and even my kids love them!
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Reviewed: Apr. 26, 2009
One of my staple recipes. So good, and I never use liquid smoke. I use half a packed of oxo bouillon in the water as well. You can use any kind of beans, and if you have a food processor it makes life easier than if mashing the beans. Excellent with Refried Bean Enchiladas from Taste of Home on this site! My family always wants that when I have them over. Freezes well.
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Reviewed: Mar. 29, 2009
These turned out very well, but this recipe is a bit flawed in my opinion (which I would have known prior to making it had I read the reviews...). From the start I cut the salt and liquid smoke down significantly because it just seemed like an awful lot of both. There was way too much liquid for 2 cups of beans, even after trying to cook it down. I added another can of beans (mashed about half) at that point. They were a bit bland so I added a little chili powder and cumin. Turned out *very* tasty. Will make again with modifications. Thanks :)
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.07 star rating.
Reviewed: Mar. 21, 2009
I will never buy canned refried beans again. This recipe is easy & delicious!
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Reviewed: Feb. 18, 2009
These were pretty good, but very salty! I ended up adding an extra 1/2 cup of water and 1 cup of extra beans. With that addition, these were good. I also cut the pepper down to 1/2 tsp. and I am glad I did, because there was plenty of heat in the finished product. Thanks for the recipe!
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Home Town: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Living In: Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, USA
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Reviewed: Feb. 10, 2009
These were really good. Best refried beans I have ever tried! Delicious! Also i didn't add that much smoke, just a couple drops were plenty! Thank you
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Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Greensburg, Indiana, USA
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.07 star rating.
Reviewed: Feb. 8, 2009
Great idea for a recipe, although the mashing takes some muscle. I would recommend adding a few more spices. Cumin, chili powder, and Adobo seasoning did the trick for me, but i didn't put in as much salt. It was GREAT in a bean burrito!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.07 star rating.
Reviewed: Feb. 5, 2009
I scaled this recipe down somewhat as I used 1 can of pinto beans (drained and rinsed), 3/8 cup (6 TBS) water, 1 clove of garlic, 8 grinds of pepper, around 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp liquid smoke, and 1 TBS dried onion. I also added 3 shakes of cumin and two shakes of chili powder. It turned out excellent! My husband enjoyed it, and he's the refried bean-lover in the house. Thanks for sharing, Bromfield!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.07 star rating.
Reviewed: Jan. 8, 2009
It was very easy to make however way to much liquid smoke, salt and pepper!! At least for our taste. My kids normally love refried beans and didn't like these. SORRY :(
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Reviewed: Jan. 3, 2009
very easy recipe. Since i'm not a fan of liquid smoke, i omitted it.
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Reviewed: Dec. 24, 2008
Very simple to make! Delicious!
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Reviewed: Oct. 19, 2008
MISUNDERSTANDING BETWEEN MY EYES AND BRAIN,I USED THE RECIPE FOR BEAN DIP AND IT WAS THE BEST BEAN DIP EVER.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.07 star rating.
Reviewed: Oct. 19, 2008
I used pinto beans. Drained only one can. Sauteed onions (extra), garlic, a touch of cumin and a chicken bouillon cube together until onions and garlic were tender, then added all the beans. Mashed beans while cooking. I did not need to add salt, water or smoke flavoring. By the way, if you're a routine garlic doubler like me, try to resist that impulse for this recipe; it doesn't taste quite right.
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Reviewed: Aug. 20, 2008
I used pinto beans and halved the recipe. Also used cumin, beef bouillon, a bit of canned jalepeno pepper, and 1/2 the liquid smoke, as has been suggested. It turned out great and tasted delicious!
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Reviewed: Jun. 23, 2008
This is a great recipe, but as others have noted it needs some help. I subbed pinto beans for the black beans, and I think the 2 cups it calls for is a typo, it should read 2 cans. Also, 1 tsp. liquid smoke is way too much, a 1/4 tsp. is enough. I rinsed and drained the beans, added 1/2 tsp. garlic salt, 1/2 tsp. cumin and 1/2 tsp. ancho chili pepper. I reserved 3/4 cup of the beans, then coarsely chopped the rest with my immersion blender. I added 1 cup vegetable broth, along with the rest of the ingredients, then let it cook down to a thick consistency. Tasted just like the real thing without the calories and fat. With changes it's a five star recipe and highly recommended!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.07 star rating.
Reviewed: Apr. 2, 2008
Okay I have to admit I did not follow the recipe exactly so that may be why it did not turn out great. I started with 2 cans of beans, cut down on the water, used pre-minced "jar garlic", and did not use the liquid smoke. I tasted it and all I could taste was onion, so I added a whole other can of beans. I still had the same overwhelming onion taste, and like onions! I can't see how this could taste good at all with the amount of beans the recipe suggests.
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