Lean Refried Beans

July 30, 2026

Prep Time:

20

Cook Time:

10

Total Time:

20

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    Serving Size: About 1/4 cup
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    Yield: About 1 1/2 cups

These simple refried-style pinto beans are smooth, flavorful, and easy to use in tacos, burritos, tostadas, and bowls. They are a versatile staple recipe to keep on hand.

Ingredients:

1 3/4 cups cooked High Plains Pinto Beans
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or 1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke
2 drops hot sauce
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons water or bean cooking liquid
Salt, to taste

How-To:

Place cooked pinto beans in a bowl and mash with a fork or potato masher.
Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, liquid smoke, hot sauce, ketchup, and water or bean cooking liquid.
Transfer to a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl.
Warm until heated through, stirring as needed.
Add salt to taste.
Serve warm.


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