Classic Mexican Fried Beans With Onions And Garlic Food

AUTHENTIC MEXICAN REFRIED BEANS RECIPE (FRIJOLES REFRITOS)

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large frying pan, once it's hot add the onion and cook until browned and crispy (this gives it a great taste, or you can just sauté until tender.) Next add the dried or fresh chiles and cook just until they brown or begin to blister -- this happens quickly so be ready to proceed.
• Next add the boiled beans -- be careful because it will splash, allow to fry for about 3 minutes. Next add about ¼ cup of the broth and then begin mashing the beans until you achieve the desired texture. The broth will help with the mashing and you'll need to add a little bit of the broth to help you achieve the texture you desire.
• Continue to "fry" for about 5-8 minutes or until they have the consistency you want. Remember to adjust the consistency to your needs by cooking longer to thicken or adding more broth/water to thin out. Taste and add salt as desired.

MEXICAN FRIED BEANS WITH ONIONS AND GARLIC

Steps:

• In a large well seasoned or nonstick skillet, heat the oil or pork fat over medium heat.
• Add the onion and cook, stirring frequently, until deep golden, about 10 minutes.
• Stir in the garlic, cook for a minute or so, then use a slotted spoon to scoop in about 1/4 of the beans, leaving most of the liquid behind.
• With a bean or potato masher, or the back of a large spoon, mash the beans into a coarse puree.
• Add another portion of the beans, mash them in, and continue until all the beans have been added and coarsely mashed.
• Add about a cup of bean liquid or water and stir frequently over the heat until the beans are still a little soupier than you'd like to serve them (they'll thicken as they sit.) Taste and season with salt if needed.