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Refried Bean Recipe
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Traditional Refried Beans - Cowboy Kent Rollins

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. pinto beans Casserole brand recommended
  • Hot water
  • 4 slices thick-cut bacon cut into ½-inch pieces
  • 1 medium sized yellow onion large chopped
  • 2 Cayenne peppers diced
  • 2 medium dried ancho chilies diced (store-bought in sack)
  • 1 ½ tablespoons of Mesquite seasoning or all-purpose seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 4 tablespoons butter divided
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Green onions finely chopped, for serving
  • Shredded cheese for serving

Instructions

  • In a pot, add the beans and enough hot water to cover the beans about 1 ½ to 2-inches. Place over high heat and when it starts to simmer add the bacon, onion, cayenne peppers and ancho chiles. Stir and cover. Bring to a hard boil and continue boiling for about 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the Mesquite seasoning, garlic powder and reduce the heat down to a low boil.
  • Stir in 2 tablespoons of the butter. Cover and continue cooking for about 2 - 2 ½ hours or until the beans are slightly tender.
  • Note: You will need to add hot water to the beans as they cook. Be sure the beans stay covered with about 1 ½ inches of water.
  • When the beans are soft, remove from the heat and drain well.
  • In a 12-inch cast iron skillet, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-low heat.
  • Place the beans in the skillet and mash with a potato masher, until blended (the traditional style keeps some bean texture rather than whipped smooth).
  • Stir in the mayonnaise, sour cream, cumin and smoked paprika. Mash and stir again.
  • Cook for about 4 to 6 minutes or until beans have simmered, stirring occasionally.

Notes

Remove from the heat and serve warm, topped with cheese and green onions, if desired.