Are you ready to elevate your Mexican culinary game with a dish that’s both hearty and incredibly satisfying? Look no further than these Slow Cooker Refried Black Beans! With just a handful of simple ingredients and a few hours in your slow cooker, you can create a creamy, flavorful side dish that will have your taste buds dancing. Perfect for tacos, burritos, or simply enjoyed on their own, this recipe is not just easy to make—it's also a time-saver for busy weeknights. Dive into this deliciously simple recipe and discover how you can transform dried black beans into a mouthwatering masterpiece that will impress your family and friends!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 8 hrs
Total Time: 8 hrs 10 mins
Cuisine: Mexican
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound dried black beans
- 6 cups water
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Rinse the dried black beans thoroughly under cold water, removing any small stones or debris.
- Place the rinsed black beans in the slow cooker and add 6 cups of water, ensuring the beans are fully submerged.
- Peel and finely chop the onion, and mince the garlic cloves. Add these to the slow cooker with the beans.
- Sprinkle the cumin over the beans and add a pinch of salt to enhance the flavor.
- Cover the slow cooker and set it to low heat setting. Cook the beans for 7-8 hours, or until they are completely tender and soft.
- Once beans are cooked, drain most of the cooking liquid, reserving about 1/2 cup for mashing.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Transfer the cooked beans to the skillet and begin mashing them with a potato masher or the back of a large spoon.
- Continue mashing and stirring the beans, adding reserved cooking liquid as needed to achieve desired consistency.
- Season with additional salt to taste and continue cooking for 3-5 minutes until beans reach a creamy, refried texture.
- Remove from heat and serve warm as a side dish or use in other Mexican recipes.
Tips
- Rinse Thoroughly: Always rinse your dried black beans well before cooking to remove any debris or stones that could ruin your dish.
- Flavor Boost: For an extra flavor kick, consider adding spices like chili powder or smoked paprika along with the cumin.
- Adjust Consistency: As you mash the beans, feel free to add more of the reserved cooking liquid to achieve your desired creaminess.
- Cook Time: If you’re short on time, you can soak the beans overnight to reduce the cooking time by about an hour.
- Storage: Leftover refried beans can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week or frozen for later use—perfect for meal prep!
- Serving Suggestions: Serve these beans as a side dish, or use them as a filling for burritos, enchiladas, or quesadillas for a delicious and filling meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 230kcal
Carbohydrates: 41g
Protein: 15g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 0mg
