Sides/Frijoles Refritos
| A: | 2C dry pinto beans |
| B: | 2T fat |
| 1 onion, diced | |
| 1t espazote or mexican oregano | |
| C: | 1 onion, chopped |
| 2T fat | |
| D: | 3c garlic, minced |
| E: | kitchen bouquet browning sauce |
| salt & pepper | |
| 1. | Soak (A) 6 hours, drain, cover with water, add (B), simmer 2 hours until tender. |
| 2. | Saute (C) in medium heat skillet until starting to caramelize, add (D), saute a few more minutes. |
| 3. | Add beans and mash into skillet. Add bean water as necessary for consistency. |
| 4. | Season and color to taste with (E). Optionally, process until smooth. |
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