Refried Black Beans

These refried black beans make a fantastic addition to tacos, burritos, tostadas or as a dip for tortilla chips. They’re great for busy weeknights because they come together quickly and are really easy to make.

In this recipe, canned black beans are seasoned and gently mashed while cooking in a bit of olive oil. We keep the ingredients simple, so there’s no slicing, dicing or chopping.

These refried beans are great because they’re really easy to make and they’re delicious! The family loves them too, especially when they are served with beef tacos.

Refried beans are traditionally made with pinto beans but red kidney beans and black beans are common too. The flavors are quite different so it’s a good way to change up the flavor profile of your favorite Mexican or Tex Mex dishes.

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Sprinkle the seasoning mix over the beans and stir well to combine.

Allow the beans to come to a simmer. Don’t crank the heat, it will take about 4-5 minutes, stir occasionally.

When the beans come to a simmer, lower the heat to medium-low and start mashing them. Use a rubber spatula or the back of a wooden spoon to gently smash them. Move around the skillet, mashing and stirring as you go.

Continue cooking and mashing for approximately 3-5 minutes, or until the beans have reached the desired consistency.

Take the skillet off the heat and serve immediately. Give them a good stir every few minutes to keep them from looking dry on top.

Here we serve the refried black beans on a tostada, topped with diced tomatoes, queso fresco, and green onions. But they are also great with restaurant style salsa, fresh salsa, or served along side chicken enchiladas or pork tacos.

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5 from 4 votes

Refried Black Beans

These refried black beans make a fantastic addition to tacos, burritos, tostadas or a dip for tortilla chips.

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Cook Time10 minutes mins

Total Time15 minutes mins

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Mexican & Southwestern

Keyword: black beans

Servings: 4

Calories: 228kcal

Author: Elizabeth

Ingredients

• 2 15 ounce cans Black Beans
• ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
• ½ teaspoon Onion Powder
• ½ teaspoon Cumin Powder
• ¼ teaspoon Salt
• ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
• 1 tablespoon Olive Oil

Instructions

• You will also need: Non-stick skillet (at least 10 inches) and Rubber spatula or wooden spoon for mashing
• Add the garlic powder, onion powder, cumin powder, salt and pepper to a small bowl. Stir to combine well.

Make the refried beans

• Add the olive oil to a non-stick skillet. Heat the oil over medium heat. When the oil is hot, but nowhere near smoking, add the two can of black beans. Do not drain the beans; add them in with the liquid.
• Sprinkle the seasoning mix over the beans and stir well to combine.
• Allow the beans to come to a simmer. Don’t crank the heat, it will take about 4-5 minutes, stir occasionally.
• When the beans come to a simmer, lower the heat to medium-low and start mashing them. Use a rubber spatula or the back of a wooden spoon to gently smash the beans. Move around the skillet, mashing and stirring as you go.
• Continue cooking and mashing for approximately 3-5 minutes, or until the beans have reached the desired consistency.
• Take the beans off the heat and serve immediately. If they look a little dry on top after a few minutes, just give them a good stir.

Nutrition

Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 963mg | Potassium: 655mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 4mg

The nutritional information above is computer generated and is only an estimate. There is no guarantee that it is accurate.This data is provided as a courtesy for informational purposes only.