Refried Beans
Ingredients
| 4 cans of pinto beans, drained and rinsed | ||
| 1 large red onion | ||
| 3 cloves garlic, minced | ||
| lard of canola for frying (in Mexico authentic refried beans are made using lard) | ||
| kosher salt and fresh black pepper to taste | ||
| 1 tbs epazote (available in Latin markets) | ||
| Green onion tops sliced for garnish |
Very traditional in Mexico, re fried beans are a staple of the Mexican table.
Directions:
- Heat the lard or oil using medium heat.
- Add the onion and garlic and saute until almost soft.
- Add the epazote half way through cooking.
- Begin adding the beans about a half cup at a time and mash them as you go.
- Continue frying until all the beans have been added and completely mashed.
- Season well with salt and pepper.
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