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Weeknight Refried Beans

Weeknight Refried Beans deliver creamy, smoky comfort with a hint of cumin and mellow onion-garlic depth. The bacon drippings enrich each bite, making these beans lush yet balanced. Serve as a quick side for taco night, spoon over rice, or spread in burritos when you want something warm and satisfying fast.

  • Prep10 mins
  • Cook10 mins
  • Serves4
  • DifficultyEasy
Weeknight Refried Beans
  1. 1

    Warm the bacon grease in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the onion and the garlic in the hot bacon grease until the onion softens, 5 to 7 minutes.

  2. 2

    Mash the pinto beans and the cumin into the onion mixture with a potato masher until you reach the desired consistency. Cook and stir the bean mixture until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes.