Frijoles Refritos Recipe
Ingredients
| 3 to 4 tablespoons bacon drippings | ||
| Cooked pinto beans | 4 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Garlic | 2 Clove (5gm), crushed | |
| Salt, if needed | ||
| 3/4 cup grated Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese | ||
Directions
1 Heat the bacon drippings or lard in a heavy skillet over low heat. Add the beans and a little liquid and mash them, using a masher or the back of a Spatula, until they are thoroughly crushed. Add garlic, and salt if needed.
2 Switch heat to medium and cook for 20 to 30 minutes, until the beans are thoroughly heated and edges are somewhat crispy.
2 Switch heat to medium and cook for 20 to 30 minutes, until the beans are thoroughly heated and edges are somewhat crispy.
