Reviewed: Apr. 16, 2012

I made this according to the directions and was not impressed with how it turned out. The beans, although ground, were still crunchy after 25 minutes. They also had almost no flavor. It was slightly better after adding salsa, but I doubt I would make this again.

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Reviewed: Jul. 5, 2011

Was really gritty...but might have been my grinder.

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blueshell2

Reviewed: Mar. 1, 2011

I didn't have time to use dried beans so I just used canned pinto beans instead. As is, the recipe is very basic and bland. But it did give me the starting point. I added minced garlic and minced onion as well for added flavor. It was a bit watery ((as I did not drain the beans)) but I simmered them with the seasonings and drained a bit before mashing them. I think they turned out just fine. My husband asked if I did something different but didn't explain any further....good "in a pinch" recipe.

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D89BUTTONS

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Kansas City, Missouri, USA

Living In: Grain Valley, Missouri, USA

Reviewed: Oct. 5, 2009

I wanted to like this recipe because it is so easy. It's edible, and maybe a little better than canned, but by no means tasty.

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Karen Roth

Reviewed: Jul. 30, 2009

quick, easy and yummy recipe that lets you control the nutritional value of the dish. Canned beans contain salt and lard - this recipe makes "refried" beans in a jiffy. I add minced onion, cumin, and a can of green chilis when I make them. Thanks for the recipe ACHOCOCAT!

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NUTFISH1

Reviewed: Jun. 16, 2009

I have to be honest...it looks like baby food. BUT...it has a really good taste. For a shortcut recipe, I would make them again. I had a problem with them being chunky, but I put them in the grinder after cooking for a while and they turned out alot better. I also added a bit more seasoning. Thanks!

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Love2Cook

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Essex, Ontario, Canada

Living In: Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada

Reviewed: Mar. 30, 2009

My family LOVED this recipe! I would suggest to grind up the beans as fine as possible. I personally used my coffee grinder and it worked great!!! It was a wonderful dip and was soooo yummy on our soft tacos. I can't wait to take this to a family dinner! Thank you!!

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KWhitton

Reviewed: Mar. 17, 2009

Very good, but instead of putting dried beans in the food processor, I added cooked pinto beans and just doubled the amount called for in the recipe. My 18-month-old nephew loves them!

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Steph

Reviewed: Nov. 9, 2008

It was quite different than canned, but it worked well. I cooked mine much less than fifteen minutes - it was already quite thick after only a few minutes. Kinda funny - I used black beans and with the salsa added, my refried beans were purple! :-)

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baskerville_gal

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Panama City, Florida, USA

Living In: Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

Reviewed: Aug. 10, 2008

I was just looking at the recipes for refried beans a little amused at the thought of a recipe for this. I always thought everyone knew how to make refried beans. I have to admit I have found some new ideas I hadn't thought of before. Then I found this particular recipe. I was so excited I had to try it out right away never mind that dinner is already done and eaten. I am truly hoping that this will turn out great. It would be great when I am short on beans and someone drops in. If it turns out I will be sure to share it with all of my friends and relatives. Although the beans are not done yet they are not grainy. I think the problem for the cook who said the beans just would not get done is old beans. Old beans will not cook up well. Try buying the beans at a store that has a high turnover rate.An area with a high Mexican population would be good especially at a Mexican store. They turned out great. I will definitly use this again. Try adding a small amount of garlic and onion for even more flavor.

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