20 Minute Skillet Refried Beans Recipes

Steps:

• Heat canola oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat.
• Cook garlic cloves in hot oil, turning once, until brown on both sides, 4 to 5 minutes.
• Smash garlic cloves in skillet with a fork.
• Stir pinto beans, cumin, chili powder, and salt into mashed garlic and cook until beans are thoroughly heated, about 5 minutes. Stir occasionally.
• Smash bean mixture with a potato masher to desired texture. Squeeze lime juice over smashed beans and stir until combined.

Steps:

• In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced onion and saute for 4-5 minutes or until onion is translucent.
• Add garlic to melted butter and onions and saute for another minute.
• Add pinto beans (don't wash and drain them first - just dump in the whole can), cumin, chili powder and cayenne powder to skillet. Cook for about 5 minutes or until beans are heated through.
• Using a potato masher, mash beans until they become the consistency that you prefer (my husband likes them completely smooth while I prefer them to be a little chunky. You could also put the beans in a blender to make them super smooth).
• If desired, top with some shredded cheese and fresh cilantro.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F. Pour a thin layer of enchilada sauce across the bottom of a large skillet. Spread the refried beans on top and add a little salt and pepper if desired. Then sprinkle on a little bit of cheese. I like to use a mix of freshly grated mozzarella and fontina.
• Next, layer on tortilla chips with another layer of cheese (about 3/4 cup). Repeat, so that you have 3 layers of chips. Top the final layer of chips with the remaining cheese. Drizzle 2 to 3 Tablespoons of the enchilada sauce on top. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is nice and bubbly hot.
• Top with your favorite toppings, just before serving. My favorites are guacamole and pico de gallo. Serve immediately.

Steps:

• Bring the rice and 3 cups water to a boil in a pot. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 20 minutes.
• Place the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat, and cook until evenly brown. Drain grease. Mix in onion, refried beans, and green chiles. Stir in water, mustard, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. Season with cumin, seasoned salt, and salt. Reduce heat to low, and cook 25 minutes, stirring often. Serve over rice.