Reviewed: May 5, 2003

These were great and easy to do. I made them to use in bean & cheese burritos, using a combination of black and pinto beans. However, way too much salt. I used dry beans, which have no salt added, so I can't imagine what it would be like with the canned variety. I will definitely use this recipe again, making that adjustment next time.

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CBRUGGER

Reviewed: Apr. 13, 2003

Yum! I love refried beans and am glad I found this recipe - much, much better then any canned refried beans. I carmelized the oinions in a frying pan before adding them to the mixture. This meant they were no longer fat free but they were still low in fat and tasted great!

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SUSANINBELIZE

Reviewed: Mar. 27, 2003

Awesome! The absolute best refried beans I have ever had. I used less water (checked consistancy as I added)a little less Liquid smoke and 3 garlic cloves. Awesome.

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Dixie J

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Mar. 14, 2003

This is very easy and tastes great. I did use pinto beans this time. That's what my kids are use to. Will try the black beans in the future. I also decreased the amount of liquid smoke used. That will vary with everyone's taste. Would recommend adding a little at a time, and taste as you go.

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LBHUNYBUNZ

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Lawrence, Kansas, USA

Reviewed: Mar. 10, 2003

I made two version of the refried beans: One with black beans, and the other with pinto beans. I enjoyed the pinto beans better,but both were delicious. I added a few extra ingredients: beef bullion cubs, cumin, and I reduced the amount of liquid smoke to 1/4 teaspoon. A special note: USE 1/2 CUP OF WATER. A CUP OF WATER IS TOO TOO MUCH, AND IT MAKES THE BEANS WATERY. This is defintely a keeper.

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OUIJA123

Reviewed: Mar. 6, 2003

I made these with pinto beans (Joan of Arc, which when I read the label it said fat = 0, so I'll believe that mine were fat free) but only because I didn't think that the kids would eat the black beans (I happen to LOVE black beans). These turned out really good! I cut the salt and the liquid smoke in 1/2. Not one bit left, thanks Lisa, these are the best (to date) that I have ever made!

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I'm nuts too...

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Carol Stream, Illinois, USA

Reviewed: Feb. 19, 2003

I've always wanted to make my own refried beans and being that I needed them for a recipe and didn't have the canned stuff in the house, this was the perfect opportunity. I too used pinto beans, omitted the salt, added more garlic, two cans of green chiles and only about a quarter tsp. of the smoke and a lot less water. For the reviewer who commented on the fact that this was not totally fat free; beans alone have a very small fat content. Most canned refried beans are made with lard, hence the reason that these would be considered fat free. Good eats Lisa and thanks!

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LINDA MCLEAN

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Lexington, Kentucky, USA

Reviewed: Feb. 5, 2003

I found that the liquid smoke made this dish taste synthetic. I was able to eat it, but I didn't care for the too present taste of the liquid smoke, which I even added in gradually because of others' reviews.

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AUNTWEBBIE

Reviewed: Dec. 18, 2002

Love this recipe...I used pinto beans instead of black beans for this recipe, not a big black bean fan,the results were Great! Been looking for a YUMMY refried bean recipe for a long time now & finally I've found it !!,I will continue to use this recipe for years to come.! Thanks for this great recipe Lisa!

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CHERI26

Reviewed: Nov. 5, 2002

im not a fan of refried beans usually but i made them with black beans and left out the smoke , this is simple and tasty,i put them into beef chimichangas.

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