DinnerCountRefried Beans
Canned refried beans, made to taste closer to homemade. Soften a little onion in oil, then stir in the beans with cumin and a splash of water until they're hot and smooth. Scatter cheese over the top, cover the skillet, and let it melt off the heat. Fifteen minutes, and it rounds out taco night or a plate of quesadillas.
15 minServes 4 as writtenStovetopMexicanContains Milk
Ingredients — serves 4
- Refried beans (canned)2 cans (16 oz)
- Yellow onion½ each
- Cumin½ tsp
- Shredded cheese (Mexican blend)½ cup
- Vegetable oil1 tbsp
How much to make for 2, 4, 6 or 8
| Ingredient | For 2 | For 4 | For 6 | For 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refried beans (canned) | 1 can (16 oz) | 2 cans (16 oz) | 3 cans (16 oz) | 4 cans (16 oz) |
| Yellow onion | ¼ each | ½ each | ¾ each | 1 each |
| Cumin | ¼ tsp | ½ tsp | ¾ tsp | 1 tsp |
| Shredded cheese (Mexican blend) | ¼ cup | ½ cup | ¾ cup | 1 cup |
| Vegetable oil | 1½ tsp | 1 tbsp | 1½ tbsp | 2 tbsp |
| The pan | Written for 4 adult-size portions; you are cooking for about 2 — roughly 0.5× the recipe. Less than the recipe assumes — the same 10-inch skillet; it heats through sooner, so stir and check early. | — | Written for 4 adult-size portions; you are cooking for about 6 — roughly 1.5× the recipe. This calls for a 10-inch skillet. At about 1.5× the recipe use a 12-inch skillet or a 4-quart pot — it takes a few minutes longer to heat through; stir so the bottom does not catch. | Written for 4 adult-size portions; you are cooking for about 8 — roughly 2× the recipe. This calls for a 10-inch skillet. At about 2× the recipe use a 12-inch skillet or a 4-quart pot — it takes a few minutes longer to heat through; stir so the bottom does not catch. |
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Steps
- Chop the onion into small pieces. Heat the vegetable oil in a medium skillet over medium heat, add the onion and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring once or twice. Check that the onion is soft and just starting to color.
- Stir in the refried beans, the cumin and a splash of water. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring and mashing with the back of a spoon. Check that the beans are steaming hot and smooth, adding another splash of water if they look too thick.
- Scatter the shredded cheese over the top, cover the skillet and turn off the heat. Let it sit for 2 minutes. Check that the cheese has melted, then serve.
Good to know
- Contains Milk — from the ingredient names, so not a complete list. It cannot see inside a jar, a mix or a sauce, and formulas change. For an allergy or intolerance, read the package every time — never decide from this line.