RO*TEL Across America Recipe Contest

Funky Refried Beans

by John from ID

These are refried beans taken to, dare I say it, another level.

AVERAGE RATING

Category

Side Dish

Prep Time

35 minutes

Servings

4

Recipe Ingredients

1 can (10 oz) Rotel Tomato & Green Chilies, undrained
1 can (15 oz) Original Ranch Style Beans (or chili beans)
1/2 Medium red onion, diced
1/4 cup Water
2 tsp New Mexico chile powder
1 Tbsp Oil

Directions

Heat the oil in a medium sauce pan.

Add the onions and saute until translucent.

Add the chile powder and saute until the onions just start to brown.

Add the Rotel and bring just to a simmer.

Add the beans and water then bring it back to a simmer.

Simmer covered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Mash the beans with a potato masher.

Adjust the consistency as needed by cooking uncovered or adding water.

Serve topped with a little grated cheddar or Colby-jack cheese and some sour cream (optional, but highly recommended).

Enjoy!