Slow Cooked Refried Beans

Here is a quick & delicious way to jazz up canned pinto beans into savory refried beans. My version is a creamy delight highlighted with Mexican-style herbs & spices. Serve refried beans as a tasty side or layer it on tacos, burritos or other Mexican specialties you make.

Sometimes, it is the simplest ingredients that can create the heartiest dishes, like my slow-cooker ham, beans & rice. This iconic soul food dish takes humble beans, savory veggies and flavorful herbs & spices to a new level. It would be perfect with a hot skillet of cornbread!

If you are looking for refried beans that are better-than-canned, then this simple recipe is for you. It’s always great to have refried beans on hand and using smart recipes like this one it is easy to have a fresh side dish.

Instead of your usual baked bean recipe, consider this delicious Venezuelan classic. Imagine tender black beans that have been slow cooked with bacon, onions, garlic, bell peppers and a robust blend of herbs and spices! A touch of molasses gives it a kiss of sweetness that you will savor in every bite!