Easy peasy creamy refried black beans are a delicious side dish as well as great for dipping corn chips into. My refried frijoles negros recipe is so easy to make that they’ll become one of your staples.
Heat the oil in a large pan. Add the chiles the arbol, if using, and fry 1 minute before removing or setting aside.
Pour in the cooked beans very carefully because oil will splash up!
Begin mashing with your potato masher.
Pour in bean broth as needed to help you reach the creamy consistency desired.
Salt to taste. You can also add back the fried chile the arbol now, either whole or cut up.
Taste (careful it’s hot!) and adjust salt if desired.
Serve!
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Notes
Remember that I said I use the onion and garlic that were used to boil the beans. If you don’t have them then you can sauté finely chopped 1/2 a small white onion and a couple minced garlic cloves. Add them before adding the beans for mashing.