refried_beans
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Refried Beans
Ingredients
- 1 can refried beans (pinto or black)
- 1–2 tbsp fat: lard, bacon fat, butter, or neutral oil
- 2–4 tbsp liquid: water, broth, or milk
- Salt (to taste)
- ½ tsp cumin
- ¼–½ tsp chili powder or smoked paprika
- 1 small garlic clove, finely minced (or ¼ tsp garlic powder)
Steps
- Heat fat in a small saucepan over medium-low.
- If using garlic, cook it 30 seconds until fragrant (don’t brown).
- Add beans and stir to coat in fat.
- Add liquid a tablespoon at a time until creamy.
- Simmer gently 5–10 minutes, stirring often.
- Taste and salt at the end.
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