In Spanish, "re" is added to words in order to emphasize them. Hence, refried beans are actually well-fried once, not fried and then fried again and then fried again, and so on. Refried beans are ...

Refried beans are not beans that have been fried twice as the name suggests. In Spanish, they are called Frijoles Refritos—or well-fried beans—a reference to how the mashed pinto beans are ...

Season with salt and pepper. Put one can of refried beans in a small sauce post over medium heat. Thin out with chicken stock. This will vary depending on taste ( I like mine on the softer side).

Tinned black beans makes this batch of refried beans ready in no time! Use the leftovers to make molletes – a Mexican version of beans on toast, with melty cheese and a refreshing spoonful of ...

Mexican fajitas wouldn’t be the same without refried beans – puréed beans that are fried and spread on a tortilla. Beans can also be used to thicken wintry soups and stews and are a good ...

(Or use a can of refried beans, heated and thinned out with a little stock.) To make corn chips at home:Cut corn tortillas or flat breads into triangles (you can also use flour tortillas), toss ...