This will actually make the beans even silkier, smoother. As a side note, I always thought it would be so much fun to open up a coffee shop and call it “beaners cafe”. This sounds soooo good (how can it NOT be with BACON?) I know they’d be better with, but I’m hoping they’ll work without.) Ever since I could remember, they were my go-to, both when times were uncertain and when… We have excellent vegetarian restaurants. Some of my favorite refried beans on the planet are served at Las Manitas in downtown Austin, TX. Only used 7 oz of Montery Jack.

Again thanks for being a great guide out of the bean wilderness. Wow, these look wonderful – I love, love, love refried beans… and I bet they would be fabulous in your delicious flour tortillas!

I craved them all the time. They’re supposed to be fried! Does the jalapeño add a lot of heat? The rice is flavorful and easy and had no chunks of tomatoes to upset my children. Or am I adding the 1/3 cup liquid PLUS 2TBSP of the vinegar? Vegetables are expensive up here.. not so in Texas. I made some recently, and my roommate, who dosen’t like beans much, loved them! Very sad!

Aw, jeez, don’t take umbrage at eating poor peoples’ food. My mom used to fix pinto's and they ended up like this.

While you can make a decent batch of refried beans fried in peanut oil, the only way you will achieve the finest refried beans is to fry them up in pig fat.

Cook the bacon in a skillet on medium-low heat, turning once, until crisp and the fat has rendered, about 10 minutes. Luna–Well, I may not be 450 pounds, but this blog has certainly made my jeans a bit tighter!
I used TJs green salsa instead of making homemade tomatillo sauce. Add to the pot the salt, the garlic, onion, and …

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Here’s a shot of some yummy beans I ate last month in Alpine, Texas. Now, to make refries, ladle out a couple of cups full, try not to get too much liquid, and mash them up. And they freeze really well. Also skipped chipotles and used hot pimentón. Refried Beans Recipe adapated from The Homesick Texan. The texture is like a baked tortilla chip–that strange smushy, foamy sort of cruch that’s just so unsatisfying.

Basil E. Frankweiler, I reckon), and my young parents indulged my non-Texan tastes. i always just thought refried beans were something for taco dip out of the can… i’ll have to go sans meat on this one though — hope i can still get the true feel. Of all things…it’s the beans that we miss! In a large skillet, heat the bacon grease on medium low and add the … This is my favorite Mexican rice recipe. Doesn’t everyone keep a jar of bacon grease in her fridge?

I had a friend in NYC contact them and she said they weren’t much help.

We're so glad you're here!Learn more about us here. Oddly, you can buy mexican food here in the main grocery store…I mean the boxed shells and canned jalepenos etc.
I made one adjustment to this recipe based on what I had on hand in my kitchen. Nope, don’t worry about chopping it.

Just plate it up, top it with raw diced onions, and salsa. Taste and adjust seasonings, adding salt if needed (though it’s probably not). Thank you for reading my mind! Used the meat from a whole rotisserie chicken instead of prepping my own chicken. I had brisket by some mom and pop catering company (-J Catering I think…) that was the best I’ve ever had in my life! I love grits usually and was excited to try adding jalapeno. I may even try dipping french fried potatoes with it which I used to find unappetizing when offered at restaurants with the bottled stuff. And thank you for making a simple printable available. Drain the beans reserving 1/2 cup of the bean liquid.

Used Lisa’s buttermilk dressing and it went very well. Your email address will not be published. I’m thinking these might freeze well….but does anyone know for sure? But if you want that memorable and authentic bite, it’s best to go with bacon grease or lard.

Bring beans to a boil, cover and simmer for an hour, stirring occasionally. They were generous and told me that bacon grease was what made their beans so velvety and smooth. I’m Mexican, but can’t cook Mexican food to save my life (thankfully my mom always saved me) BUT not once had i ever thought about putting them in the blender to mash up!! Queso! It’s uncanny. Thankfully we missed that when we went to Dallas over the weekend, but it’s rather nasty outside my windows right now. I just HAVE to get back to my "Homeland" soon! Garrett–As Lindy says, you can find it near the bacon or perhaps in the meat section. And while many others may use lard for making their refried beans, which also makes them soft and smooth, I prefer to use bacon grease because it has that added smoky flavor. There are aromatics such as onions and garlic for flavor, and some recipes mix in pureed chiles, such as chipotle or ancho chiles, or even chile powder, as well. But there’s still a ton of people suffering over this one-two punch to the Gulf Coast, so if you’d like to donate either cash or goods you can help out a buddy of mine here. This site does not currently have any notes. This is a great salsa that you can make from store cupboard ingredients. Just read your feelings for the refried bean. At a very young age, in the 50s, I worked with the guys from Mexico…When they made their refried beans, they didn't cook the beans until tender done..When the beans were about 3/4 done, still a little hard, they would smash the beans..This is still my favorite way..I prefer to smash them…just use the bottom of a can..for the traditional way…the beans will have a little crunchy texture and stay in a tortilla when when folded..anything they could wrap in a tortilla was called a taco.. Just came across your blog, quite well done!I too have been searching for the method to recreate what I consider to be the best beans in Texas, namely Joe T Garcias in Fort Worth. Don't get me started on TacoHell. The perfect mix of cheese, beans and bacon drippings. But I appreciate the warning!! Their beans were rich and flavorful, and since I lived so far away, I wanted to be able to make them at home. Frequently asked questions about subscriptions. i need to make this recipe. A few years ago, however, I began to hear about a style of refried beans that are found in Mexico. Place the chips close together, but not overlapping, on a baking sheet or large cast-iron skillet, and top each with 1 teaspoon refried beans, 2 tablespoons chipotle … . Learn how your comment data is processed. If you index this book, your free Bookshelf limit will increase by one. But one thing we haven’t had (until now) is refried beans, or even any pinto beans at all.


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