Refried Beans Recipe

Creamy and flavorful refried beans made with pinto beans, sofrito, and aromatic spices.

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp butter (or lard)
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• ½ large yellow onion, minced
• 4 medium cloves garlic, minced
• 2 15 oz cans pinto beans, drained (or ½ lb dry beans, cooked and drained)
• 1 tbsp prepared sofrito
• ¼ cup chicken broth
• ¼ tsp dried oregano
• ¼ tsp chipotle chile powder
• ¼ tsp ground dried cumin
• ½ tsp ground black pepper (or more to taste)
• ½ tsp salt (or more to taste)

Instructions

1. In a wide saucepan, heat butter and oil over medium heat until it shimmers
2. Fry minced onion until translucent and golden
3. Add minced garlic and cook until just turning golden
4. Add beans and cook for two minutes, stirring gently but constantly
5. Add sofrito and cook for one minute
6. Turn heat to low and add broth and all seasonings, stirring to mix
7. Use a stick blender to blend to desired consistency; if needed, add more broth or water
8. Add additional salt and pepper to taste