Slow Cooker Refried Beans – The Stay At Home Chef

When you attempt these straightforward do-it-yourself beans, you gained’t return to canned. This recipe has fast prep. time (10 minutes!) and makes use of a gradual cooker, which does the remaining. These creamy, refried beans are the proper addition to any Mexican dish. Costume them up with some freshly chopped cilantro, and sliced jalapeños for an added kick, and high it off with some queso fresco.

Pair with our Authentic Mexican Rice or put these beans to good use in our Homemade Chimichangas!

This straightforward recipe takes dried pinto beans and turns them into flavorful, refried beans very quickly. No pre-soaking required—simply add the dried beans and the remainder of the components into the gradual cooker. As soon as the beans are cooked, all you want to do is mix them and you’ve got creamy, refried beans prepared as a aspect dish or a tasty addition to a burrito or quesadilla.

Ingredient Notes

• Dried Pinto Beans: You could find dried pinto beans within the bulk part or packaged within the bean aisle at any grocery retailer.
• Yellow Onion: Yellow onion provides a pleasant sturdy taste, however white works too.
• Garlic: Contemporary garlic actually brings this recipe to life. You possibly can substitute with 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder for every clove.
• Salted Butter: In case you solely have unsalted readily available, simply add a pinch salt (modify to style).
• Jalapeño: A 2-3 inch lengthy chili pepper with a mild-medium warmth profile. If you’d like the flavour of the jalapeño with much less warmth, take away the white membrane and seeds from the within of the pepper.

Alter the Warmth

This recipe is the proper, base recipe to make use of as a aspect dish or in a burrito. In case you’re searching for extra spice, be happy to customise the flavour by including spices like cumin, cayenne, or just go away the seeds within the jalapeño that’s already within the refried beans. Alter spices to your private choice.

Mixing the Beans

We’re large followers of the immersion blender. Relatively than dealing with sizzling liquid to get it right into a blender, inevitably spilling, why not simply mix within the pot? It severely reduces our clean-up time.

In case you don’t have an immersion blender, you possibly can at all times fastidiously pour your soup right into a blender fitted with a vented lid. 

In case you don’t have both, an everyday previous potato masher can put these arm muscle groups to work.

Serving Strategies

Aspect Dish: Serve them up alongside your favourite predominant dishes like grilled rooster, steak, or tacos. They’re an effective way so as to add protein and fiber to any meal.

Tacos and Burritos: Use these beans as a filling for tacos or burritos. You may add it to the meat of your alternative or exchange the meat altogether. Add cheese, avocado, salsa, and every other toppings you’re keen on for a scrumptious meal.

Rice and Beans: Preserve it easy with basic rice and beans! Add a squeeze of lime, some chopped cilantro, and a sprinkle of cheese.