This recipe for Homemade refried beans came from an old friend; it's not real precise, but taste as you go and you can't go wrong. If you make too much, there's nothing wrong with using the leftovers ...

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Where they began: Refried beans, or frijoles refritos, mean “well-fried” and originated as a way to transform leftover cooked beans into a creamy staple of Mexican cuisine. What makes flavor pop: Lard ...

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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Refried beans may not be the star of the show in many Mexican dishes, but they are a stalwart side dish and act as a creamy condiment on ...