Refried Beans

Name: Refried Beans
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 710 milliliters dried pinto beans; 2 larges garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoons salt; 57 grams salt pork; 170 grams 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 5 liters water, divided

Refried Beans might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe covers 15% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains roughly 14g of protein, 9g of fat, and a total of 261 calories. This recipe serves 12. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes. Head to the store and pick up pinto beans, garlic cloves, sharp cheddar cheese, and a few other things to make it today.

Instructions

Sort and wash beans; place in a pressure cooker.

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Add 10 cups water. Close lid securely; bring to high pressure over high heat (about 7 minutes). Cook 3 minutes.

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Water

Remove from heat; place pressure cooker under cold running water.

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Water

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Remove lid.

Drain beans, discarding liquid.

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Beans

Return beans to the pressure cooker.

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Beans

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Add 10 cups water, salt pork, and garlic. Close lid securely; bring to high pressure over high heat (about 7 minutes). Adjust heat to medium or level to maintain high pressure; cook 1 hour.

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Salt Pork

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Remove from heat; place pressure cooker under cold running water.

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Remove lid.

Discard salt pork. Cool the beans to room temperature.

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Beans

Drain beans, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid.

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Beans

Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.

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Add the beans, reserved cooking liquid, and salt. Mash the bean mixture with a potato masher to desired consistency. Cook 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

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Sprinkle with cheese.

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Note: To prepare in a pan: Sort and wash beans, and place in a large Dutch oven. Cover with water to 2 inches above the beans; bring to a boil. Cook 2 minutes; remove from heat. Cover and let stand 1 hour.

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Drain beans.

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Beans

Add beans, 10 cups water, salt pork, and garlic to pan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour and 45 minutes or until beans are tender. Continue with discarding salt pork and complete the recipe as directed.

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Salt Pork

Garlic

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