Homemade Refried Beans Recipe

Step 1

Chop the onion. Finely chop the garlic.

Step 2

In a medium-sized pan, heat the oil to medium and add the chopped onion. Cook until the onion becomes transparent.

Step 3

Add the chopped garlic and cook for 1 minute. Do not allow the garlic to brown which will give it a bitter taste.

Step 4

Add the cooked beans with a little bit of the cooking water plus the salt and pepper.

Step 5

Cook for 2 minutes before mashing.

Step 6

Mash the beans to the consistency you prefer.

Step 7

Cook for 5 minutes stirring continually.

Step 8

Turn off the heat and allow the beans to rest for 3 minutes before serving.