Skillet Refried Beans With Avocado And Radish Recipes

SKILLET REFRIED BEANS WITH AVOCADO AND RADISH

Steps:

• Heat an 8-inch skillet over medium-high. Combine the beans, 1/2 cup water and ground cayenne in the skillet and whisk until smooth. Reduce heat to low and cook until warmed through and just starting to bubble. Sprinkle the Oaxacan-style cheese on top and warm until melted, about 3 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat the tortillas one-by-one over an open flame (or in a hot skillet, if you don't have a gas stove). Wrap them tightly in a clean kitchen towel, stacking and rewrapping as you go to keep them warm as you heat each one.
• Remove the beans from the heat and garnish with the avocado, radish, scallions and snap peas in even layers. Sprinkle with grated Cotija and cilantro. Serve with warm tortillas and lime wedges for squeezing over the tacos.

CHEF JOHN'S REFRIED BEANS

Steps:

• Drain soaked beans and transfer them to a stock pot. Add garlic, epazote, and cold water. Place pot over high heat and bring to a boil. Stir. Reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered until beans are soft, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Drain the beans and reserve all the liquid.
• Melt lard in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and salt; cook until onions start to brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Stir in serrano pepper and chipotle powder; cook 1 minute. Transfer drained beans into skillet. Mash about half the beans with a potato masher or back of a spoon. Ladle some bean cooking liquid to skillet. Continue to mash and stir beans as you gradually add more liquid. Mash until the beans have reached your preferred consistency and texture. Taste and add more salt, if desired.

BEST REFRIED BEANS

Steps:

• Put the pinto beans in a bowl and cover with 2 inches of water. Soak for 8 hours to overnight.
• Transfer the beans to a medium saucepan and cover with water by about 1 inch. Add onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin, celery seed, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and let cook for 1 1/2 hours.
• Use a colander to separate the liquid from the solids. Transfer the solids to a food processor with diced tomatoes, hot sauce, oregano, and cayenne. Blend to desired consistency.

REFRIED BEANS AND RICE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add taco seasoning and water. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Add the kidney beans, tomatoes and tomato sauce., Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; add rice. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes or until rice is tender. Drop rounded spoonfuls of refried beans over rice; heat through. Sprinkle with cheese and onions if desired.

20 MINUTE SKILLET REFRIED BEANS

Steps:

• 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.