20 Minute Skillet Refried Beans Recipe

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.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: 20 minute skillet refried beans, one skillet meal, refried beans

Servings:

Calories: 246kcal

Ingredients

2 Tablespoon butter
½ cup onion diced
2 garlic cloves minced
2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans (DO NOT rinse and drain)
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (omit if you don't want the heat)
¼ cup fresh 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.

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