Ever since we moved to the North woods we’ve been craving Mexican food. There are a few places here that claim to have Mexican food, but they aren’t ‘REAL’ Mexican food. Being a Texas transplant who spent a good many years in southern California I had a certain expectation of Mexican food and just haven’t found it here. Long story short, I started experimenting and have finally found the perfect Refried Beans recipe. I made them into a casserole. We’re having friends over Saturday night and I’m making Chicken Enchiladas Suiza, refried beans, spanish rice and Rum Raisin Carrot Cake.
REFRIED BEANS
2 1/2 cups pinto beans
1 small onion, chopped fine
4 tablespoons bacon grease
4 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon sea salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1cup sour cream
1 cup cheddar/ Monterey Jack grated cheese
- Rinse beans and pick out any bad ones.
- In a small stock pot cover the beans with about 3 inches of water. If there are still any bad beans in there they will float to the top.
- Bring them to a boil, lower heat and simmer 2 hours or until skins break.
- Drain.
- In a heavy skillet (cast iron works best), melt the bacon grease and butter.
- Saute’ onion until translucent.
- Add beans and stir well.
- Smash beans continuously until desired texture is reached.
- Transfer beans into a large mixing bowl.
- Use hand mixer and beat smooth.
- Add sour cream, salt, pepper and red pepper.
- Beat smooth again.
- Transfer into a 9×9 casserole and top with cheese.
- Bake 20 minutes at 350 degrees.
Mmm. My hubby loves mexican food, so I can definitely use this recipe! Thanks for posting!
Great recipe I will have to try it. Thanks.
Have a great week.
Grammy