Taco Bueno Refried Beans Recipe

The Taco Bueno Refried Beans Recipe is super easy to make at home. These beans taste just like the restaurant version but better because you control what goes in them.

They’re creamy, flavorful, and perfect for any Mexican meal. This recipe uses simple ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen.

When I First Made This

I learned this Taco Bueno Refried Beans Recipe from my grandma. She showed me how to make beans that taste exactly like the restaurant.

The first time I tried them, I knew this would be my go-to recipe forever.

What You Need

• Large pot
• Wooden spoon
• Potato masher
• Measuring cups

Ingredients

• 2 cups pinto beans (soaked overnight)
• 3 tablespoons oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• Salt and pepper
• 1/2 cup bean water

How to Make It

1. Cook soaked beans in water.
2. Boil for forty-five minutes.
3. Save one cup bean water.
4. Drain the beans well.
5. Heat oil in pot.
6. Cook onion until soft.
7. Add garlic and spices.
8. Add cooked beans back.
9. Mash beans with masher.
10. Add bean water slowly.
11. Mix until creamy smooth.
12. Add salt to taste.

Recipe Tips

1. Soak beans overnight – This makes them cook faster and taste better.
2. Keep the bean water – It makes the beans extra creamy and flavorful.
3. Mash while hot – Hot beans mash easier than cold ones.
4. Add water slowly – Start with a little bit so they don’t get too thin.
5. Taste and adjust – Add more salt or spices if needed.

What to Serve With This Recipe

Mexican Rice – Plain rice goes great with beans and makes a complete meal.

Tortillas – Soft tortillas are perfect for scooping up the beans.

Cheese – Sprinkle some cheese on top for extra flavor.

Conclusion

This Taco Bueno Refried Beans Recipe is really simple to make. The beans taste amazing and cost much less than buying them at restaurants.

Try this recipe and you’ll never want store-bought beans again!

John

Taco Bueno Refried Beans Recipe

The Taco Bueno Refried Beans Recipe is super easy to make at home. These beans taste just like the restaurant version but better because you control what goes in them.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Servings: 6

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Mexican

Calories: 180

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 2 cups pinto beans soaked overnight
• 3 tablespoons oil
• 1 onion chopped
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• Salt and pepper
• 1/2 cup bean water

Method

 

1. Cook soaked beans in water.
2. Boil for forty-five minutes.
3. Save one cup bean water.
4. Drain the beans well.
5. Heat oil in pot.
6. Cook onion until soft.
7. Add garlic and spices.
8. Add cooked beans back.
9. Mash beans with masher.
10. Add bean water slowly.
11. Mix until creamy smooth.
12. Add salt to taste.

Notes

1. Soak beans overnight – This makes them cook faster and taste better.
2. Keep the bean water – It makes the beans extra creamy and flavorful.
3. Mash while hot – Hot beans mash easier than cold ones.
4. Add water slowly – Start with a little bit so they don’t get too thin.
5. Taste and adjust – Add more salt or spices if needed.