Mexican Refried Bean and Pepper Skillet
Smoky one-pot refried beans with roasted peppers and onions. Authentic Mexican side perfect for tacos and burritos.
AI SCORE
89
/100
⏱️
39 min
Time
👥
4 people
Servings
🔥
195 kcal
Calories
📊
easy
Difficulty
Ingredients
- 2 cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 poblano peppers, roasted and diced
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons lard or vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon chipotle powder
- 1/2 cup bean liquid or broth
- 1/4 cup queso fresco, crumbled
- Salt to taste
Instructions
1
Heat oil in large cast iron skillet over medium heat
2
Add sliced onions and cook until caramelized, about 8 minutes
3
Add garlic, cumin, paprika, and chipotle powder, cook 1 minute
4
Stir in roasted poblanos and cook 2 minutes
5
Add beans and mash roughly with potato masher
6
Add bean liquid gradually until desired consistency reached
7
Season with salt and simmer 5 minutes
8
Top with crumbled queso fresco before serving
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