Ultimate Refried Beans - How to Make Refried Beans for Nachos & Burritos

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  • @foodwishes
    @foodwishes  4 ปีที่แล้ว +94

    Check out the recipe: www.allrecipes.com/Recipe/257150/Chef-Johns-Refried-Beans/

  • @123rockfan
    @123rockfan 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4222

    This is the only person I've ever heard that talks with this inflection

  • @Patruizis
    @Patruizis 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2325

    Just one precision: yes, "refried beans" means "fried twice". Why? Because back in the day, when there were no fridges to be had, the first beans of the day were served for breakfast: they were brothy, soupy beans, just cooked with some onion, not garlic, epazote and salt. Then, for lunch, since you had to keep the beans boiling so that they would not spoil, they started to disintegrate and the starch would start seeping into the broth; these beans would be fried in some lard, in which you would fry some onion slices until translucent and sliced chile; you would roughly mash those beans, if at all, because they had already started to thicken, and serve them. These were "fried beans". Then, for dinner, again, these beans were kept boiling until the broth was consumed and the beans turned into a mush; these, you would fry in some more lard while tossing them and turning around the pan until you got a very thick paste you could easily turn over, like a patty. These were the "refried beans". Information given by my grandma, who passed away some six years ago at ninety six, passed onto you from a Mexican kitchen based in Mexico City. :)

    • @DancingSpiderman
      @DancingSpiderman 7 ปีที่แล้ว +67

      Patricia Ruiz
      Yayy! Grandma!

    • @orangedart6892
      @orangedart6892 7 ปีที่แล้ว +54

      Patricia Ruiz That makes sense!

    • @rana8778
      @rana8778 7 ปีที่แล้ว +80

      Patricia Ruiz very interesting!thank you,may your grandma rest in peace

    • @SkkyJuse
      @SkkyJuse 7 ปีที่แล้ว +65

      Patricia Ruiz Incorrect, it does in fact mean really really fried. Any time you put "re" in front of something in Mexican Spanish it is there for emphasis. For example, the shirt is really ugly...la playera es refea.

    • @SkkyJuse
      @SkkyJuse 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Coincidentally my recipe comes from el D.F. también, cheers.

  • @vilius...
    @vilius... 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1337

    rain drop, drop top, transfer your beans to a stockpot

  • @Londieshc
    @Londieshc 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1630

    I wish Chef John would've stressed this more but...for anyone who has never cooked beans before, just remember he said don't add salt in the beginning. The reason is because salt will halt the softening process of the beans. Always add salt when they are completely cooked and softened. If you add salt too early they will never soften up and that is frustrating. Don't ask me how I know, lol.

  • @alstewart3540
    @alstewart3540 7 ปีที่แล้ว +198

    I have been watching your videos since I was a little boy chef john. I'm now 24, am a very competent cook and get so much enjoyment out of it. Thank you for mentoring me as I grew up.

  • @Spiderbeavis
    @Spiderbeavis 7 ปีที่แล้ว +239

    Chef John is the Bard of his lard...

  • @donbigger1177
    @donbigger1177 7 ปีที่แล้ว +151

    my departed mother-in-law from just outside Mexico City made frijoles refritos everyday since she was a little girl ...... your recipe is spot on ......

  • @JoseWolff
    @JoseWolff 7 ปีที่แล้ว +221

    and, in my family beans are cooked in a large pot to consume during the next few days, they go through 3 stages: first stage is just cooked and beans are left whole with their 'juice', when you eat those you top them with "crema". Next day beans are blended and we call them "colados". And the following day, you use what's left to make refried beans.

  • @antbrygger
    @antbrygger 7 ปีที่แล้ว +304

    I love getting my Mexican food recipes at 11 o' clock at night! Wouldn't have it any other way!

  • @stifer0X0
    @stifer0X0 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1595

    What do you get when you mix beans and onions?
    Tear gas.

    • @rarad.3793
      @rarad.3793 7 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Apratim Das the best tasting side dish ever !!!!

    • @dianemilligan3839
      @dianemilligan3839 7 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Apratim Das Good one .. hahaha!!

    • @FlyDontTrip
      @FlyDontTrip 7 ปีที่แล้ว +81

      Apratim Das I actually wondered if tear gas was made from onions and beans before I realized I'm an idiot

  • @MJDHX
    @MJDHX 7 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    I remember when my mom started soaking her beans. We noticed that there was far less gaseous expellant. To this day she calls it "de-gassing".

  • @BillBaran
    @BillBaran 7 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    You have the greatest sense of cooking humor.

  • @pockit5107
    @pockit5107 7 ปีที่แล้ว +112

    I've had these with chorizo and the grease from cooking it instead of lard. I'm not sure if it's still authentic that way but they are easily the greatest thing you'll ever put in your mouth.

  • @NAOMBAful
    @NAOMBAful 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1276

    I feel like your voice gets a higher pitch really randomly.

    • @Arya033
      @Arya033 7 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      nao p I never noticed until one day and now I can't get past it lol

  • @ericbarnett6771
    @ericbarnett6771 7 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    I agree about the salt. I do, however, live and die by the addition of cumin...

    • @ruthbrody1285
      @ruthbrody1285 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Eric Barnett cumin is my favorite spice!

  • @MothmanBaddie
    @MothmanBaddie 7 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    Love me some refried beans! 😛❤

  • @aliciab4676
    @aliciab4676 7 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    I like how Chef John doesn't show his face so it's "more about the food" than the chef yet most people come for the commentary and puns.

  • @Pop-xy8fr
    @Pop-xy8fr 7 ปีที่แล้ว +675

    Why does he sound like he's reciting a poem. His voice just goes up and down.

  • @giggles2302
    @giggles2302 7 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    Mexican here - and these look scrummy! Lard (manteca), yes! Without it, the beans are okay, not super delish, but they'll do. I give it a C. Lard really does make a big difference. It takes the beans from a C to an A! :) (provided they're salted)

    • @SkkyJuse
      @SkkyJuse 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Xoch Xochitl, I agree there is a lot going on in these, but I know my kiddos would love a spicy bean dip (hold the chipotle, no place for that in refritos) so that's how I'll try it for Super Bowl. Cheers.

  • @Call_Me_Mom
    @Call_Me_Mom 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I appreciate it that you include video/photos of how your recipes look as you are cooking them. Thank you.

  • @Dorlando07
    @Dorlando07 7 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    as mexican, I approve that
    pro tip: When mixing in the pan, add cheese, or mexican chorizo (cooked) or served in tacos using "tortillas de harina"

  • @Risingnshouting
    @Risingnshouting 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I'm pissed and grateful at the same time! I went looking for a chef John recipe for refried beans 2 weeks ago and obviously struck out. Ended up going with another recipe that didn't call for lard or chipotle pepper - I know sacrilegious. Anyhow my beans turned out OK, but now I am super stoked to give the Chef John version a try! Thanks!

  • @jorgefc
    @jorgefc 7 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    Epazote and lard! Congrats from one chef to another, you nailed the authentic frijoles recipe! (For even more legit frijoles a big piece of pork rind or chicharrón de puerco is added at the boiling stage)

  • @joellewatkins5528
    @joellewatkins5528 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I'm Jewish I make them with chicken fat or beef fat I also add cheese at the end.

  • @dwaynewladyka577
    @dwaynewladyka577 7 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    It'd be cool if there was a contest to get to a chance spend a day being able to cook with Chef John. He makes really great recipes and is very funny.

  • @paulber7
    @paulber7 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    My wife and I think you're the best! Great recipes and personality to match.

  • @weedtalk87
    @weedtalk87 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    always excellently written! will never stop watching your videos.

  • @robertholtz
    @robertholtz 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You made these PERFECTLY, Chef John.

  • @michellezevenaar
    @michellezevenaar 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Thank you! It's hard to find them in a can were I live! its so hard to find Mexican food that i grow my own jalapeños! I would love more Mexican food from scratch videos!

  • @gray5627
    @gray5627 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is awesome!! I love refried beans, and now I have a great recipe! I just rendered some lard last week, so I'm ready to make refried beans!!!!

  • @corkscrewfork
    @corkscrewfork 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Thanks Chef! I've bean needing a good refried bean recipe for a long time, and I'd never heard of epazote before, but will look for it at the mexican market up the street and give this a try!

  • @ChristmasCrustacean1
    @ChristmasCrustacean1 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1082

    don't call them soaked beans, call them Activated Beans... that way hipsters will enjoy this

    • @Epicdino2912
      @Epicdino2912 7 ปีที่แล้ว +69

      hes saving it for the almond butter video

    • @acmulhern
      @acmulhern 7 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Christmas Crustacean I thought they were called raw, sprouted beans. But I'm disappointed that they aren't organic.

    • @wiibaron
      @wiibaron 7 ปีที่แล้ว +70

      Oh please! Hipsters don't enjoy anything. Ironic social complaints not included.

  • @JagerKreig
    @JagerKreig 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    THANK YOU! I've been wanting to look up how refried beans are made and if I could make them easily.

  • @xhottestpink
    @xhottestpink 7 ปีที่แล้ว +137

    finally this mexican knows how to make frijoles!! lol thanks chef john

  • @pianosistah
    @pianosistah 7 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    "But they're mine nachos" 🥁😆👍🏾

  • @PaulGreen11
    @PaulGreen11 7 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    "I'm a bean soaker from way back." Right On, Chef!

  • @quellame3030
    @quellame3030 7 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Please make some borracho beans☺ I get so mad at myself that I am Hispanic and don't know how to make them😑Keep the Mexican dishes coming, and thank you for your delicious videos!! 😙😚😍😘😗😎

  • @kdoran709
    @kdoran709 7 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    Chef! this was my request last week!. thanks dude.

  • @ACHIEVEWN
    @ACHIEVEWN 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    yes! thank you!! I requested this on the spinach farro recipe

  • @MercenaryBlackWater3
    @MercenaryBlackWater3 7 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    You don't cook beans just to "refry" them, you cook them, eat some let them sit overnight and then refry them the next day! If you're Mexican you know this.

    • @nshvh
      @nshvh 7 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Kim Jong-un I didn't know Kim jong un was Mexican!

    • @kazoopate
      @kazoopate 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Or cooking corned beef just to make corned beef hash.(Which Chef John does BTW.)

  • @Goblinpunch123
    @Goblinpunch123 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    i just got a recipe and made some from scratch for the first time last week. im gonna try yours next! it looks much better.

  • @user-to2tt3qx5w
    @user-to2tt3qx5w 7 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    notification squad 🙋

  • @r.mcbride2837
    @r.mcbride2837 7 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Perfect! I hereby declare this recipe Authentic! Exactly how we make them in Arizona! And no salt until the very end! Good man!
    Here's a tip: When you are soaking your beans overnight, add a capful or two of vinegar (I prefer white, but apple cider is fine). It won't alter the taste at all and it will take the "power" out of them, if you know what I mean. !!!
    Always, always sort and soak dried beans of any kind. Beans are very dirty and they often have small rocks mixed in. Rinse them in a colander after you sort, then soak and rinse, changing the water for fresh to cook them in.
    Yes, you can use canned beans, but they are full of salt and other additives and, besides, they just won't have the same texture or taste nearly as good in the end.

  • @TheSpitforbrainz
    @TheSpitforbrainz 7 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    My grandma puts pork skins when she boils the beans to give it a nice porky flavor. Not too bad Chef Juan =)

  • @tamaratamtammorris8151
    @tamaratamtammorris8151 7 ปีที่แล้ว +210

    You used lard to make the refritos! Good job, Chef John

  • @TheMajonson
    @TheMajonson 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    those look so good! *drools on self*

  • @jaredbaker9061
    @jaredbaker9061 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i love you chef john! i rewoked a ton of you recipes for myself in school! i would love to see more sous vide. but your carnitas are the ills ever

  • @LaMasChingonaa
    @LaMasChingonaa 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    great video chef John! I cook mine with salt pork... so good!! 😋

  • @simplefoodsimplelife9632
    @simplefoodsimplelife9632 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Magnificent! Thanks Chef.

  • @hacerclic1020
    @hacerclic1020 7 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    You're the Jean-Luc Picard of whether to use lard.

  • @PiperFishing
    @PiperFishing 7 ปีที่แล้ว +823

    I'm allergic to beans, can I substitute them for salmon?

    • @jdod64
      @jdod64 7 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Bryce Piper yes.

    • @themightycaolf6549
      @themightycaolf6549 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Idk, why don't you find out?

    • @normrubio
      @normrubio 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Bryce Piper LOL

    • @MrAndrewmcgibbon
      @MrAndrewmcgibbon 7 ปีที่แล้ว +100

      Bryce Piper yes, But use rendered Reindeer fat instead of lard

    • @reptilionsarehere
      @reptilionsarehere 7 ปีที่แล้ว +175

      Bryce Piper I'm allergic to Salmon... can I substitute it with bananas?

  • @gschady
    @gschady 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this has bean the best video of my entire day!

  • @Pablo513358
    @Pablo513358 7 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    Respect on the use of epazote🖒👍

  • @MangoSupaSonic
    @MangoSupaSonic 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Some people use vegetable oil/shortening for dietary reasons.

  • @jdkleinsorge
    @jdkleinsorge 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Perfect Chef John video!!! Can't wait to try these and looking forward to the next video. They NEVER disappoint! :-)

  • @Anthraxicus
    @Anthraxicus 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    No cayenne makes me sad, but wait! Chipotle makes me happy, serrano makes me even happier and I figure I can get through my grief for the missing cayenne by eating the entire recipe all by my lonesome.
    Which is how I'll be tomorrow as well because beans beans the magical fruit... :D

  • @SomethingaboutIt101
    @SomethingaboutIt101 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I love adding half an onion while I cook the beans. It adds even more flavor and it's how my mom always made it. This recipe is pretty authentic if I do say so myself 😁

  • @thomaswhite2700
    @thomaswhite2700 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    so weird...I was having a taco bell burrito today n was like if I can just learn how to make my own refried beans id be all set lol thanks chef :)

  • @estherd.b.16
    @estherd.b.16 7 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I'm only here for the puns. ;)
    "Because they're mine, nachos."

  • @TheRayInPV
    @TheRayInPV 7 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    The lard is definitely the secret ingredient in refríed beans.

  • @LivingFree207
    @LivingFree207 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I can't wait to try this. I've tried many recipes and they were all just OK. This method might make it takes more like the beans we eat at some of my favorite places. I LOVE refried beans if they are done right. This looks right :) Thank you for this recipe! Melody :)

  • @jenene84
    @jenene84 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Yay!!! I always wonder how to make this!!

    • @rarad.3793
      @rarad.3793 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Jenene Shinoda really ?????

  • @tracyherwig8334
    @tracyherwig8334 7 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I love you Chef John! You serve CORN with every episode, wether it's in the recipe or not!😂❤️

  • @adambrady7742
    @adambrady7742 7 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Ya guys make sure to swirl it at the end to give it the " cow pie" effect.
    Very important.

  • @LadyCatherine538
    @LadyCatherine538 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I actually laughed out loud. "These are mine. Not yohs." Best nacho joke going!

  • @OMGshinyobject
    @OMGshinyobject 7 ปีที่แล้ว +450

    can you teach us how to make toast please?

    • @ASMRBoosters
      @ASMRBoosters 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      OMGshinyobject I second this...

    • @modest_mind2526
      @modest_mind2526 7 ปีที่แล้ว +80

      Still waiting on my suggested how to boil water video...

    • @rarad.3793
      @rarad.3793 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      OMGshinyobject hahahaha right!!!!!

    • @Anthraxicus
      @Anthraxicus 7 ปีที่แล้ว +112

      OMGshinyobject If I'm not mistaken good toast starts with champagne and a thoughful pause.

    • @fg87fgd
      @fg87fgd 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Absolutely, I could think of Chefsteps doing a video on how to boil super-purified spring water (sous vide, of course, with their "Joules")....

  • @DrBarriletecosmico
    @DrBarriletecosmico 7 ปีที่แล้ว +158

    "What are you watching?"
    "A cooking channel on youtube"
    "It sounds like a cartoon"

  • @NuhanHidayat
    @NuhanHidayat 7 ปีที่แล้ว +494

    am i the only one here who thinks that chef John is the culinary version of Neil Degrasse Tyson? 😂

    • @ASMRBoosters
      @ASMRBoosters 7 ปีที่แล้ว +79

      Nuhan Hidayat Neil is the astrophysicist version of chef John you mean

    • @danielleanderson6371
      @danielleanderson6371 7 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      Well Chef John is a friendly, well-meaning chef who makes funny jokes, and NDT is a stuck-up physicist with little to no sense of humor. But other than that they're identical.

    • @michaelmeltzer5210
      @michaelmeltzer5210 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      You shouldn't insult Chef John by comparing him that clown Tyson. An apology to Chef John seems the appropriate thing to do Nuhan.

    • @MrZootSuitz
      @MrZootSuitz 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Neil is trash unlike john

    • @gregarmstrong8227
      @gregarmstrong8227 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nuhan Hidayat a

  • @TruePerception
    @TruePerception 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of these days, I'd like to make to some refried black beans. It feels like a good fit for my repertoire. And, more healthy.

  • @acmulhern
    @acmulhern 7 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    When I saw what I expected to be coconut oil and you said it was lard I got extremely happy. Not sure why, but there you have it.

  • @MarkWladika
    @MarkWladika 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very nice, thanks chef. Now who in their right mind would not soak their beans? That's crazytalk!

  • @2011Ohmygoodness
    @2011Ohmygoodness 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks amazing!!!! Thanks :-)

  • @lardo1800
    @lardo1800 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love it when you use lard

  • @akeridae
    @akeridae 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    YUM!!!!! Love ALL your videos!!!

  • @GLBlackestNight
    @GLBlackestNight 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks chef, keep 'em coming

  • @chevere17
    @chevere17 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, much easier to make than i thought.

  • @kanderson140
    @kanderson140 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks! This is my food wish!

  • @sundawg911
    @sundawg911 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love refried beans. I really want some Mexican food.

  • @ace-sf9ye
    @ace-sf9ye 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You be di king, of dis refried bean ting

  • @douglasobannon
    @douglasobannon 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm from New Mexico; we know beans, these are delicious. Thanks Chef John.

  • @TraciPeteyforlife
    @TraciPeteyforlife 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are the man chief John. :)

  • @SJFoodieLovey
    @SJFoodieLovey 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    that looks so great.......

  • @heylookatmelookatme
    @heylookatmelookatme 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Danke!!!! Super Bowl yummies, here we come! : )

  • @RealLuckless
    @RealLuckless 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Very fine line between "improving the presentation" factor, and "making it look even more like a cow patty" with this dish. Use caution...

  • @PaiviProject
    @PaiviProject 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Chef John. I need some of that today but I will have to settle to just mashed beans from the can. Them nachos at the end looked crunchlicious Yum. :)

  • @shauna-leesmith9786
    @shauna-leesmith9786 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    can a pressure cooker be used?

  • @waqarkhan9194
    @waqarkhan9194 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Loved the pun. :D

  • @marialozano449
    @marialozano449 7 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    Their mine, nachos hahaha

  • @LeeLooface
    @LeeLooface 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I went to a restaurant tonight and ordered the most unfortunate dinner. I wish I could eat this video.

  • @sumaiyaabdi7078
    @sumaiyaabdi7078 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    😂 Mesa(Meza) is a swahili term for Table. Am kenyan thank you fr bomb recipes chef John

  • @bewareofwil
    @bewareofwil 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I love some refried beans. Too many, and I start to sound like Dizzy Gillespie.

  • @insideself1471
    @insideself1471 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome, thanks!

  • @kyle-mb1ij
    @kyle-mb1ij 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    they look so unappetizing but taste so good

  • @noviceprepper5397
    @noviceprepper5397 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    yum, thanks Chef

  • @abbi1349
    @abbi1349 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bean paste. yummers.

  • @OldManCookin
    @OldManCookin 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful Refried Beans Chef.... I bet those babies tasted good... :)

  • @shubhankarkulkarni6453
    @shubhankarkulkarni6453 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    your timing couldn't be any more perfect.

  • @budsellers
    @budsellers 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    adding seasonings to the beans for boiling is a good idea, *if you want beans that are seasoned*, but add that AFTER you skim all of that foam off of the fresh boiling water. take it all off, then add the seasoning.

  • @JoseWolff
    @JoseWolff 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    yes lard is the way to go.. my mother said a trick is to burn the onions a bit more than usual, gives it more depth of flavor says she