The perfect side dish - Skillet Refried Beans that are ready in 20 minutes! This recipe uses a shortcut of canned pinto beans, but you would never know from all the flavor in this dish.
ServingServing: 6
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 10 minutesminutes
Total Time 20 minutesminutes
Ingredients
2Tablespoonbutter
½cuponion, diced
2garlic cloves, minced
2(15 ounce) cans pinto beans, (DO NOT rinse and drain)
1teaspooncumin
1teaspoonchili powder
¼teaspooncayenne pepper, (omit if you don't want the heat)
¼cupfresh cilantro, chopped
salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced onion and saute for 4-5 minutes or until onion is translucent.
Add garlic to melted butter and onions and saute for another minute.
Add pinto beans (don't wash and drain them first - just dump in the whole can), cumin, chili powder and cayenne powder to skillet. Cook for about 5 minutes or until beans are heated through.
Using a potato masher, mash beans until they become the consistency that you prefer (my husband likes them completely smooth while I prefer them to be a little chunky. You could also put the beans in a blender to make them super smooth).
If desired, top with some shredded cheese and fresh cilantro.