refried beans recipe mexican/What are the ingredients of refried beans

Recipe for refried beans:

 Ingredients:

1. 2 cups of cooked pinto beans

2. 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil

3. 1/2 small onion, finely chopped

4. 1 garlic clove, minced

5. 1/2 teaspoon of ground cumin

6. Salt and pepper, to taste

7. 1/4 cup of water

Instructions:

1. Cook the pinto beans:

 Rinse and sort the beans, then place them in a pot and cover with water. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer the beans for about 2 hours, or until they are tender. Drain the beans and set aside.

2. Heat the oil:

In a large skillet or frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.

3. Add the onions and garlic:

Add the chopped onions and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 2 minutes, or until they are translucent.

4. Add the beans:

Add the cooked pinto beans to the skillet and stir to combine with the onions and garlic.

Season with cumin, salt, and pepper: Add the ground cumin, salt, and pepper to the skillet and stir to combine.

5. Add water and reduce heat:

Add 1/4 cup of water to the skillet and stir to combine. Reduce the heat to low and let the beans simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

6. Mash the beans:

Using a potato masher or the back of a spoon, mash the beans in the skillet until they are the desired consistency.

7. Cook until thick:

Continue to cook the beans over low heat for about 5-10 minutes, or until they reach the desired thickness.

8. Cook Time:

1. Cooking the pinto beans: About 2 hours

2. Sautéing onions and garlic: About 2 minutes

3. Simmering the beans with water: About 10 minutes

4. Mashing and cooking the beans until thick: About 5-10 minutes

9. Temperature:

1. Cooking the pinto beans: Bring to a boil, then simmer on low heat

2. Sautéing onions and garlic: Medium-high heat

3. Simmering the beans with water: Low heat

4. Mashing and cooking the beans until thick: Low heat