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Easy Refried Beans
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Easy Refried Beans

Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Mexican Inspired
Keyword easy-refried-beans, refried-beans-recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 294kcal
Author Melissa Sperka

Ingredients

  • 1 small sweet onion minced
  • 3 Tbsp butter
  • 2 Tbsp bacon drippings
  • 3 16 oz cans plain pinto beans (Do not drain)
  • 1/4 cup medium heat taco sauce
  • 1 Tbsp dark chili powder
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic salt additional to taste
  • 1/4 tsp lemon pepper
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese divided

Instructions

  • In a heavy bottomed skillet over medium-high heat cook the onion, butter and bacon drippings for 3 minutes or until the onion has softened.
  • Add the beans, taco sauce, chili powder, cumin, garlic salt and lemon pepper. Mix well.
  • Use a potato masher to mash the beans until smooth leaving some chunks. Cook until the beans begin to bubble.
  • Lower the heat and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes stirring occasionally. Taste and adjust the garlic salt to your taste.
  • Add 1/2 of the cheese to the beans, stir until melted. Sprinkle the remaining on top.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 294kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 1083mg | Potassium: 91mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 543IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 123mg | Iron: 1mg