This frijoles refritos recipe is made in a simple way by using only a few high-quality ingredients. Refried beans are a staple in Mexican cuisine and can be served in so many ways!
5Tablespoonspork lard or oil(use less if you want)
Instructions
Place beans in your Instant Pot and add garlic and onion.
Add 6 cups of water and cook on high pressure for 35 minutes (read notes).
Natural release for 15 minutes, then move the valve to completely release the stem.
Add salt to taste and mix well.
Fry the beans
Place lard in a frying pan and heat it over medium-low heat.
Carefully, add the cooked beans to the pan.
Shake the pan to spread well the beans and allow to simmer for 1 minute.
Low the heat and use a potato masher to mash the beans until your desired consistency.
Notes
While canned beans are convenient I strongly recommend cooking your beans from scratch as they will give your frijoles refritos better flavor and texture.
If you want your refried beans as a spread for burritos or a sandwich, just cook/smash a bit longer to allow the liquids to evaporate. Or you can add a little bit of cooking water to the pan to make them creamier and moist.
Lard is the key to creaminess and deliciousness in authentic refried beans. You can replace pork lard with bacon grease or butter if you prefer.