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How To Make Refried Beans

Refried beans are a Mexican classic, and an integral part of the burrito. They are also delicious served with any grilled or fried meat and a light salad. In this step by step guide Paul Ellis, chef and cookery school owner, shows you how quick and easy they are to make at home. Enlarge

How To Make Refried Beans

Refried beans are a Mexican classic, and an integral part of the burrito. They are also delicious served with any grilled or fried meat and a light salad. In this step by step guide Paul Ellis, chef and cookery school owner, shows you how quick and easy they are to make at home.

Prep:
5m
Cook:
5m
Total:
10m
Serves:
1

Ingredients

  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove chopped
  • 1 cups (250ml) tinned kidney beans
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
  • salt
  • pepper
  • oil

Method

Heat some oil in a frying pan, then add the chopped onion and the beans. Stir and mash the beans with your spatula.

When the beans are mushy add the garlic and some salt and pepper. Keep mixing as it cooks through. If your beans get too dry you can add a spot of water to them.

Add the thyme and mix again until the beans are hot and nicely mushed up.

Serve with Mexican food, or with any grilled meat.