Frijoles Refritos

Once you’ve made the Frijoles En Olla recipe, you can easily prepare delicious refried beans.

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Now that you’ve enjoyed the Frijoles En Olla, it’s time to transform the leftovers into a magical batch of refried beans!

  • Taco platter with Mexican rice and refried beans

Match this with my Restaurant Style Mexican Rice and Ground Beef Taco Filling to prepare great taco platters for you and your family. And don’t forget the Fresh Salsa!

Frijoles Refritos

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Cuisine:
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Servings
8
servings
Prep time
5
minutes
Cook time
15
minutes
Total time
20
minutes

Ingredients

  • 6
    servings
    leftover Frijoles En Olla
  • 6
    slices
    bacon
    diced
  • 1
    med
    onion
    diced
  • 1
    cup
    colby jack cheese
    grated

Directions

  • In a large pot, fry bacon until it is about halfway done. Add onions and cook until bacon is done.

  • Drain broth from Frijoles En Olla into another container (do not discard). Add beans to bacon, then mash and gradually add broth until desired consistency is reached. Cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring often, being careful not to burn.

  • Top with cheese and serve.