Refried beans (Frijoles refritos) from The Mexican Home Kitchen: Over 75 Traditional Home-Style Recipes That Capture the Flavors and Memories of Mexico (page 137) by Mely Martínez

  • tortilla chips
  • cooked pinto beans
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    See recipe for variations. Can substitute any other crumbly cheese for queso fresco, cooked black beans for cooked pinto beans, and vegetable oil for lard.

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    See recipe for variations. Can substitute any other crumbly cheese for queso fresco, cooked black beans for cooked pinto beans, and vegetable oil for lard.

  • Buttercups on February 26, 2026

    Used black beans and canola oil instead of lard. Recipe has you saute a small amount of chopped onion before adding the beans and we loved this. Super simple and tasty.

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