Easy Refried Beans Recipe made from canned black beans! These homemade beans only take 15 minutes! These refried beans taste like your favorite Mexican restaurant! Perfect for Taco night meals!
We have tacos at least once a week, if I’m lucky maybe 2-3 times. No matter if we’re eating them in a shell, in a bowl or in a casserole form, we always need Refried Beans! I don’t think it’s Taco Night without the beans.
Refried Beans Recipe
This is my favorite Refried Beans recipe and it’s so easy to make. All you’ll need is a can of black beans, a jalapeno pepper chopped up to add some spice, and cilantro/salt/pepper to season. Easy, right? These beans are total Mexican restaurant style and is the perfect side for tacos and burritos.
Black beans have amazing protein-plus-fiber content. From one cup of black beans, you get 1/3 of your daily protein intake, it’s equivalent to eating 2 ounces of chicken or fish. Those beans are healthy little protein giving guys, aren’t they?
These beans take 15 minutes – max. Because we’re using canned beans, we don’t have to worry about overnight soaking like dry beans would need. We also don’t need to use your slow cooker all day to soften them. With this recipe we’re throwing everything in a saucepan and they’ll be done in a jiffy.
Even though I stress this recipe as quick and easy, it doesn’t lack in flavor. Even if I have all the time in the world for Taco Night, I’m still going to make the beans just this way. If you are looking for regular Refried Beans with Pinto Beans, just substitute the beans in this recipe and cook the exact same way.
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Refried Beans Recipe
PrintIngredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 jalapeno pepper finely chopped up
- 1 15 oz can of black beans don't rinse them - use straight from can
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- salt + pepper to taste
- Additional: cilantro to garnish
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in small pot with jalapeno for 2-3 minutes over medium-high heat.
- Add can of black beans, cumin and salt + pepper into pot. Stir so everything is combined.
- Bring to a boil on medium-high heat and cook for 10 minutes, stirring very often. You want to boil off the excess liquid in this step.
- Once done, turn heat off and let sit for 3 minutes.
- If desired, put cilantro on top to garnish.
Tracy says
Had I not tried this recipe, I would have never guessed you could achieve authentic time-consuming refried beans in minutes! My old standby recipe had me simmering dry beans for hours and that was just to get them cooked! I absolutley LOVE this recipe and use bacon grease as my oil for an added smoky flavor. Haven’t made my old recipe since….THANK YOU! Genius idea Ü
Steve says
Made this as a layer to my nachos for Super Bowl Sunday. Came out great!! Thanks for the recipe!!
Pamela says
I’m glad you liked this refried beans recipe Steve! Thanks for commenting!
shaunie says
I am most like to try the Oatmeal Raisin Bar
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says
I never put beans in my tacos but I always have them on my nachos. How dumb is that? Thanks for making me pay attention. 🙂
Anna (Hidden Ponies) says
Looove taco nights! And I’m trying to get more non-meat protein in our lives to please my two vegetarian boys…these sound right up my alley 🙂
cheri says
Hi Pamela, love black beans and how you prepared them. Also those protein drinks and bars look delicious, I don’t believe I have seen them in the market.
Ashley says
We have taco night at least once a week too! Love the sound of these beans!
Allie Mackin says
Yeah beans and rice together make a complete protein, so makes sense this dish is staple in so many countries. Especially when meat is not available or a huge part of the diet.
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Elisabeth says
Great post, love the recipe
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K / Pure & Complex says
I’m not a huge bean person, which is why I’ve sent this recipe over to my best friend and she loves it Pam :). Thanks for this recipe.
grace says
i LOVE black beans, but they do NOT love me. no maam. i stubbornly eat them anyway, but usually only a little bit at a time. great use for the canned kind!
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says
This just shows that vegetarians can still get plenty of protein. I love refried beands and they really pack out Mexican dishes.They go especially well with chipotle chicken. Yum!
Shashi at RunninSrilankan says
I love black beans and your recipe with cumin sounds delish! I tried and loved V8 Protein Bars – but I would love to try the Vanilla V8 protein shake after a bowl of these refried beans!
Nicole - Coking for Keeps says
I LOVE refried beans, ESPECIALLY black refried beans, if they’re on a menu, I’m ordering them. I’ve never made them at home for some reason, not even the pinto bean variety! I love how easy they are!
Emma @ Bake Then Eat says
I love Mexican food and these are so quick and easy to make, definitely going to be on my next taco night menu!
Kari @ bite-sized thoughts says
I love refried beans but tend to forget about them! Thanks for the reminder 🙂 I often just use whole beans but this would be a lovely variation.
Melanie says
Yum, this looks amazing! Thanks for the recipe!!!
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Katie says
I didn’t realize this was giveaway post, but I wanted to comment to see if you have heard the Mitch Hedberg clip about refried beans? If not, you need to google/youtube it. Super funny.
I had no idea these new V8 things existed. I saw their juices and was intrigued, but CHOCOLATE will steal the show, hands down. THe shake or the chocolate -pb bar. I need them both. NEED.
Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop says
Great idea using black beans. A nice change from the regular pinto bean.
Stacy | Wicked Good Kitchen says
Perfect beans for Taco Night, Pamela! We are huge refried beans fans and I enjoy them as a treat every now and then. Thanks so much for sharing and have a great week!
Renee@Two in the Kitchen says
I love black beans. And if I buy them in a can I always buy Goya reduced sodium! Great choice!! 🙂
Anna @ shenANNAgans says
WOAH… I didnt know V8 did all these products too. That’s pretty cool, totes thought they just did fruit stuff, love that I can have a chocolate drink that is healthy too. 🙂
Carol at Wild Goose Tea says
I do something very similar. I can put my name on the petition that this makes a quick and easy
bean dish, which people seem to enjoy—-including myself.
Evelyne@cheapethniceatz says
I always love seeing quick and yummy bean recipes, got to add more to my diet. And never heard of these shakes but so want to try one now,
GiGi Eats says
I cannot have beans however I hear how much people rave about re-fried beans, I might just have to risk it! LOL
Kelly says
Refried black beans are perfect with tacos! Love how easy this recipe is! We are having tacos tomorrow so these are definitely going to be on the menu!
Stephanie says
I had no idea that V8 had such a wide range of products! Looks nice!
Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says
Refried black beans are the perfect side dish! Thanks for sharing this easy recipe!
Kelly @ Hidden Fruits and Veggies says
I haven’t seen those shakes but they sound amazing!
Sues says
Ahh I had no idea V8 made all those products. I just discovered their sweet potato juice and now I guess I have more shopping to do 🙂
Also, we have taco night WAY too often. But never make refried beans… Need to change that!