The SECRET to Making the BEST REFRIED BEANS at Home, Better than any AUTHENTIC MEXICAN RESTAURANT

[@CookingConClaudia]

Hello my beautiful family, the best beans are made at home, they are not in a can or in a restaurant, make them at home because they sure are super easy to make 😊 my goal is to get my kids in the kitchen as much as possible because the best memories are crated in our kitchen around food !!!!😊❤

[@WestSyde303]

Immersion blender

[@Trontasia]

Good to know - been wondering about that too (the beans). The best canned refried beans I ever had though was Taco Bell brand. But cool to know how you could really have it the best. Rad, fun video too! 👍

[@MyAlbertC]

I received your message, please reply. Thank you 😊

[@donaldhill1758]

I can't wait to make this! I should have learned when I was growing up. Thank you, ole`

[@halverde6373]

For fartless beans, boil for 20 minutes, dump the water and replace it with boiling water. Do that twice, then finish the cooking like regular. It gets rid of some sort of a compound that causes gas.

[@angelastanley1156]

Great to see your daughter in the kitchen learning to cook with mom. 😊😊

[@Mr.Helper.]

If only more women knew how to cook

[@ramencurry6672]

Lots of gas release after the beans though

[@emperorpelpitine2324]

Why is it great to have her waste our time we are trying to get the cooking down not have some kid try to be cute on camera

[@ramencurry6672]

@@emperorpelpitine2324 because for the real fans, it’s not just about the food.

[@andrewhooper7603]

@@Mr.Helper. if only more people knew how to cook

[@jeffmorse645]

My Mom was from Oklahoma and moved to California when she was a girl. Almost every other week she would make a pot of Southern style pinto beans with ham hock. Those were served whole the first day (with fried potatoes, cornbread). The next day she would make refried beans for burritos or as a side dish for tacos. She used bacon grease as well for her refried beans! Between the smokey flavor of the ham hock and then the bacon grease to fry them they were so good! When I saw your recipe and that you used bacon fat it just reminded me of how she did it!

[@gails8950]

So glad I found someone who makes them the way I was taught from a woman I worked with at a Mexican restaurant way back in the 80’s.

[@boblob3509]

Mexican food and Italian food is like TOP OF THE TOP CUISINE for me

[@ForensicsOnTheScene]

I agee 💯💯💯

[@pipersdram]

Oh yeah!

[@lettiegrant9447]

Maybe it's because of all the tomato sauce. All the rest is in all other foods.🤔

[@ImaniElsa]

you re so talented and STUNNNNING!!!!💌😍. thanks for the recipe

[@victoriataylor8187]

I tried this recipe. I have never made refried beans before. I did it with black beans since that's all I had. It turned out great!! Thank you for sharing

[@ciara6694]

Thank you Claudia. I'm cooking for my bfs family...and there will be 18 people there. Ive never cooked solo. Its just been me and my boyfriend. Even then ive helped my mom....BUT NEVER SOLO!! You're a life saver.

[@casettajohnson7328]

Claudia, GIRL! You know you can cook! Your recipes never disappoint, I am so glad I found your channel.

[@MultiGemgirl]

She's my go to for Mexican recipes and techniques

[@reggiedunlop2222]

So happy to see you’re including your family in the kitchen 😊 Great memories for the both of you that will last a lifetime! Enjoy Claudia 🙏🏼❤

[@Vtard1]

Awesome teamwork in the kitchen. I remember growing up watching my mom cook and every now and then she would have me stir, mash, or grab things for her. I was her little helper. Lot of great memories in the kitchen. Even though ive watched her make beans millions of times, mine never come out the same as hers. Moms just have that special touch i guess.

[@INFJparadox]

My mom never soaked the beans. She would just have the pot simmering all day! I do soak them overnight and they literally take about an hour to cook. I add a clove or two of garlic, half a whole onion, salt, and maybe one or two chiles de arbol. I also add a bay leaf. To make refried beans, I just use a bit of oil (no bacon since I'm vegetarian, altho my mom would use it), add beans, and smash. Also, add cubed cheese at the end just to melt, and then enjoy! Comes out super yummy each time and I will also just eat them whole with a bit of the broth and queso fresco for a quick meal :)

[@TangerineSkies666]

That sounds delicious. That last part. Thanks queen. Beans are the only thing that soothes my sick stomach and it’s sick all the time. (Currently going natural/organic/no meat and dairy)

[@thechartmaverick]

Soaking is good for reducing gas during the digestion process.

[@RahulDronam]

Slow cooking the beans over a very long time would have given them a creamier texture. Low heat over extended time breaks down the starches in a way that just enhances the umami/mouthfeel. It’s the same principle the North Indian dish, Dal Makhani (Creamy Lentils) which was traditionally cooked overnight over a wood fire. Your mom knew what she was doing!

[@JollyRancherLion]

I never thought about draining the broth! What a great tip. I've been making beans for decades and I still manage to learn from you. Thank you for continuing to make these videos!

[@jaquestraw1]

This is the simplest and best refried bean recipe I've ever made! ❤ Thank you Claudia! ❤

[@2094ful]

Right I was thinking the same thing, I’ve been searching for a easy recipe for the longest ♥️

[@jessakah24]

Hola, Claudia. I am so, happy your videos popped into my page. Your cooking is exactly, the way I want to cook for my family. Thank you for your inspiration.

[@andrewgelpump]

The exact video i was looking for, thank you! How long will this store in the fridge?

[@Cleophus91]

That was awesome. I could live on refried beans even for breakfast!

[@k.g.8503]

I have a friend from Mexico who taught me how to make refried beans. She taught me to add garlic salt and cumin. I love it that way!

[@klarissaalbritton6090]

Homemade frijoles are the best. My grandmother makes her in the crockpot but I struggled to get the perfect consistency. I will definitely be trying this recipe and using my instant pot! 🩷 I also love when you include your family. 😊

[@Maftuna-maston]

I love Mexican food. I make it the halal way with no pork and still amazing. Thank you for such amazing and easy recipes, straight to the point❤️ God bless ya

[@nitagee-fy9ez]

Whenever we eat at a Mexican restaurant, I love refried beans with Spanish rice. I could just eat them by themselves. I didn't realized it is so easy to make. I like refried beans as much as hummas, which is much more complicated to make. I will definitely make the refried beans from now on.

[@pamconte6911]

Finally a recipe that uses the bacon grease! My mother made them this way when I was a kid. They were so delicious! Yum yum! ❤❤

[@donmilleriii7399]

Your kid mimicking "The Fun Part" was gold. Nothing like teenage sarcasm. That looks waaaaaaay more simple than I was thinking, thanks for the video!

[@martyshannon7542]

Enjoy your Channel. Learn most of my Mexican and Filipino, Chinese cooking from U- Tube. Wish there was a U-Tube back in the 70's. Yup. I'm that old and still learning.

[@CookingConClaudia]

Awe thank you so much for this❤

[@scruffybehr]

I love your cooking instructions. Thank you and God bless you and your family.😊

[@elizabethcorbo2844]

I made this last night and it was delicious!! I have wanted to try making my own refried beans for the longest time because I can’t take a can version any longer and this recipe is as simple as it gets and it is the BEST!!! I made it with rendered bacon fat as specified and sooo yum 🤤

[@dmsjca]

Thank you for your video. Because of you, I was able to make homemade refried beans for the first time in my life, and I'm not young! Mil gracias.

[@savannahm.laurentian1286]

My friend's mom used to add a little bit of whole milk, and sub a little butter melted into olive oil for lard or bacon fat. Those were yummy beans! My mom cooked the beans with ham hocks! Thanks for reminding me about the jalapeno!!!💕💕😋

[@mscharliegirlbrownington4770]

Oh love that so good and healthy for my family. Olive oil ill make it your way tonight 👍

[@50shadesofShay.]

I was litterally going to ask this question. I dont eat bacon or lard so I wasnt sure if I could sub with avocado oil with smoked paprika for the smokey bacon like taste. Thank you so much.

[@claytonlong391]

​@@50shadesofShay.try it once with the bacon fat. you don't know what your missing

[@LucyV26]

I love that you’re teaching your daughter. She’ll be a pro in no time. And to her, you go girl!!!!

[@anonymouspink798]

Claudia, the quality of your videos is amazing, can you please share what camera you are using for your videos? Thank you🥰

[@Forevertrue]

So nice to see your sister doing the show. Thanks Claudia.

[@margaritasbag9284]

I just made these and as she says they are seriously the best! Thanks for another great recipe Claudia my family loved them.

[@OmANnIe]

As much as I cook, my beans are always hit or miss so I'm very grateful for the basics amiga! Gracias! 🤗

[@CD-hc5ds]

As for your beans being a hit or miss. Are you using fresh beans? The dark colored pinto beans are usually old & they can be like that straight from the store. The ones with a nice light color make the best beans from my experience. The real dark one just never seem to cook right.

[@OmANnIe]

@@CD-hc5ds oh that's interesting. I had no idea. While I'm cleaning them and ensuring there are no rocks, etc I will be sure to check for and remove any darker colored ones going forward. Thanks so much for the tip, that's so nice of you. Frijoles have been a favorite of mine since I was a kid, my grandma made the absolute best frijoles, and I absolutely regret not paying attention or asking how she made them. Unfortunately, she passed when I was 15 and my mom doesn't even seem to make them as good as my grandma did. I've been trying for several years to come up with a tried and true recipe that I love and is great every time so I'm hoping this will be it 😊

[@CD-hc5ds]

I not talking about the individual dark ones mixed in. Pintos have a two tone color, the lighter color needs to be a light almost creamy color not dark brown. I believe they darken with age, ive cooked them for 8hrs on hi & they never did soften right. LOL. Just a suggestion 😊

[@OmANnIe]

@@CD-hc5ds Oh I see, I can't say I've ever had issues with my beans softening, my issue is more the flavoring. I remember my grandma cooking her beans with a ham hock for flavoring but aside from that can't remember what else she added but I'm giving Claudia's recipe a try and hopefully can get a delicious outcome 😋

[@CookingConClaudia]

I hope after this your beans come perfect and delicious every time 😊😊

[@mrd3863]

K, so.....or queso. Always makes me smile. Don't ever change. ❤

[@WillHawkins-l8o]

Hey Claudia, how do you make those awesome looking tostadas? Are they corn or flour tortillas?

[@Michelle34485]

Natalie is all grown up and a young lady I almost didn’t recognize her ❤❤❤

[@CookingConClaudia]

She is becoming a beautiful young lady 😭

[@Michelle34485]

@@CookingConClaudia She most certainly is ❤️❤️

[@darnellandjudybubrowski2969]

Claudia!! Thank you thank you!! I’m definitely ordering your cookbook. I’m sure it is in English thank you for this recipe! Seriously you don’t know how appreciative I am that you uploaded this video and put it to the top!! Thank you and may God bless you and your family.. oh and one other thing I wanted to tell you, is that I love the way you actually will taste your food at the end and show us on camera the realness of you.. you aren’t afraid to show your real emotions on how your food tastes. Hats off to you!!

[@Chefboiali.]

I've been buying my refried beans from Gonzalez market lately, and it's starting to add up. lol. When I saw the pressure cooker, I knew I was going to take the plunge and try and make it. There are a LOT of videos out there, but I'm going with yours. :) Simple and made with love. Thank you again for all you share!

[@eyehatetom2830]

Claudia is the best! This gringo thanks you for all of the knowledge. I don’t know if I can wait until my birthday in September to get the cookbook (the only thing on my list 😊)!!!!

[@stinger808]

I can't wait, I'm making a pot of beans right away, super delicious, thank you

[@tinohernandez4924]

Wonderful to see your kids making memories with you.

[@AAATowDriver]

Wow good to see you involve the family more. TU!

[@churghee2388]

Beans are my favorite thanks again for all your lovely cooking recipes everytime 💯 YUMMY 😋 FOODS ❤️🙏 GB FAMILY

[@novajtv]

This is my go-to recipe for beans so thank you thank you..makin some as I post yesss sirrrrrrrrrrrrrrr ahem I mean yesss ma'ammmmmmmmmmmmmmm

[@jeffreyabelson7171]

the chemistry between these two is really fun

[@hanacats]

When I was living in Germany for a few years, I was really craving refried beans but couldn't buy any beans... they only had canned ones. I caved in once because I thought maybe it wouldn't be so bad if I took a "short cut". It was horrible I regretted the taste.. I will never make that mistake again no matter how lazy/quickly I want to have a pot of refried beans. 😂

[@carmenjaniratarafacortes7405]

Vamos teenagers and young adults, join your moms and dads at the kitchen. Is an amazing bonding time and you will be very grateful for have those skills in the future.

[@sarakennedy2288]

stumbled on your channel a few weeks ago. binge watching all your recipes & bookmarking as i go. great job!!

[@stacyparker319]

Definitely looks so delicious 😋 and thank you because I am craving some homemade refried beans

[@debramejia5091]

Your daughter grew up so beautiful! OMG, I feel like that happened so fast! Time truly does fly.

[@gpr8695]

It's great to see you teaching your skills to the youth ! To carry on the tradition !

[@jasonallen3842]

Thanks ladies. I appreciate your recipe. My mother used to make Spanish rice. Can you please make a video about your way to make it?

[@thomasmurray4717]

That looks delicious. You and your assistant did a terrific job. Thanks. 👍👍

[@uhenoalvarez3480]

Looks like you made your own tostadas shells. They look good, how about a video on you making them. You have great recipes, I have tried more than a few.

[@lizacalderon7411]

W much your daughter has grown up both of you are beautiful. Thanks for always sharing.

[@cyndelsol]

You and you’re daughter are so beautiful! I’m going to try this. Thank you! 🥰🫶🏽

[@CookingConClaudia]

Thank you beautiful 😊

[@PauletteTurnbull-w1r]

We're living in Germany since 2015. Homemade is the only option if you want good Mexican cuisine. Thanks for the help!

[@kymdisney11]

This recipe looks super yummy! What kind of cheese did you add to your refried beans when they were still in the pan?

[@hannahaguilar435]

I'm really good at making charro beans but never have been good at refried beans. I had always drained the juice so they always came out dry. Your video helped me a lot. Perfect refried beans. Wish I could send you picture.

[@vickihammons1443]

I would love to know how you made your tostada shells! I have always loved Bean Tostadas over any other kind. Loving your channel. Looking forward to watching more of your tutorials.

[@donnabennett1256]

Do you have a video showing how to make that BEAUTIFUL tostada shell??!! If so, link please. If not, PLEASE make one!!

[@livingoutloud4321]

Those turned out so beautiful, can just imagine what they taste like. Never tried making beans in my Instant Pot but you’ve inspired me to try it. Thanks!

[@reggiedunlop2222]

Wishing you & your family the best of success Claudia! I always appreciate your tasty recipes. Best of luck towards 1M subscribers 😘

[@CookingConClaudia]

Thank you so much my friend 😊

[@krishambrecht9837]

Oh my goodness! I followed your recipe to the letter and the beans were delicious! Thank you.

[@claramiranda2049]

👍🏽❤️👍🏽👍🏽Natalie is all grown up she beautiful , thank for sharing gonna make them like you do looks delicious 👍🏽👍🏽🤤😋

[@CookingConClaudia]

Thank you beautiful 😊

[@amyhollingsworth16]

I’ll be making these soon Claudia! How much salt do you normally use for 1 pound of beans?

[@jamescaron6465]

I love refried beans but have never made them. Now I can, thanks for sharing!

[@imaturtle65]

Natalie is so grown!! ❤ and yay this is perfect because I have an instant pot

[@kristinbray6453]

Looks delicious!! Thank you for sharing your wonderful recipes with us. Beautiful family!! Have a blessed and beautiful day.

[@HandlingItAll]

Almost like fry bread tostada. Nice and crunchy sounding. Looks all right to me. I add a few more seasonings like Maggis, Knorr's Chicken Bullion powder, smoked paprika, lil fresh ground dried Ancho chili P. Garlic powder... That Maggis though does something awesome with the bacon grease combo.

[@jujub4553]

Happy Cinco Claudia!!! 🧡🧡🧡🧡 always love your videos and recipes!

[@CookingConClaudia]

Happy 5 de Mayo!!!!!🎉

[@jimgrelck4544]

Your recipes are so good easy to follow. Cheers.

[@lauracambron6811]

Tutorial on the tostada shells, please! ❤❤❤

[@that_dude_rolo]

Yes this please ^^^^

[@mariaolvera8213]

Yes please 🙏🏽

[@rafaelr5837]

heat up some oil and toss the tortilla in the oil....... I mean come on.

[@lauracambron6811]

@@rafaelr5837 I know how to fry; it’s the steps prior to that. 🎉

[@rafaelr5837]

Oh I’m sorry. Put a pan on the stove, add enough oil and heat up oil to 350. Then toss the tortilla in the oil and cook until golden. Pull out and drain it on a paper towel immediately and while still hot add a sprinkle of salt.

[@Haunted-Doll-99]

Beautiful in pink. Refried beans for my big burrito?

[@nancy9704]

This looks so amazing, especially how you ate the beans in the end on a homemade tostada! I want to make this but I don't have an instant pot. How do you do it without one? Thank you for the recipe. I've never made them before from dry beans. Never homemade.

[@TheDetroitman20]

Love em thick with bacon fat. Your daughter is so beautiful and reminds me of some of my nieces. Thank as always for sharing mami!! 💛💙👍🏾🙂😘💯

[@CookingConClaudia]

Thank you friend 😊

[@Trademan_24-7]

Great recipes loved the beans. i always get Rosita beans in can. Yours looks so good

[@AdrianeMarie09]

I came looking for exactly this video, thank you. Your beans look ridiculously good, can’t wait to try this recipe!!! Any recommendations for what to do with the leftover bean liquid/broth??

[@ginahernandez3219]

Love to add the bacon grease to my refried beans. Thanks for sharing your recipe, Claudia ❤

[@426superbee4]

I found out about it one year? I ran out of beans. And it was after New Years, and i had plenty of left over Purple Hull Peas. so i done them 👉👉 JUST LIKE REFRIED BEANS. OH LORD YUM 👌👌They make excellent burritos, or dishes, and things, for Mexican foods 🤗🤗

[@timothycollins2989]

Made these tonight, all I can say is that this is an outstanding recipe. This is now my go to for anytime I want Refried beans. "Excellent" 👍👍

[@lettiegrant9447]

I know I'm going to make them. They look so delicious! Better than the can.👍

[@ivandez635]

Great video thank you We made 2 lbs with the same amount of water It still came out good

[@gearwax]

I've made this several times. Best refied beans recipe out there!

[@leighdominique4682]

im so shocked! how did you pick up the bowl from the pressure cooker to pour out the beans? wasnt it hot? 😂

[@zygotepeyote]

I make these all the time now. Used to buy canned but never again. Love my bean burritos and my wife loves her chips and refried beans! Thanks for the great recipe young lady!

[@pambaker1982]

How much salt did you add to the beans when you put them in the Insta pot?

[@deborahmiller6387]

The tostadas look delicious…where did you get such big corn tortillas? Thank you!

[@justflooreit4me1]

Beautiful people making great informational helpful video. Thanks for sharing.

[@davidc720]

Hmmm so good! After making refried beans from scratch we cannot go back to canned. Thanks!

[@ltcolumbo9708]

Wow... I'd no idea all these work!! Will definitely appreciate it more

[@itsgee21]

How would you store these in the fridge without them getting all dried up? What about reheating? Looks amazing.

[@moniiqueen9529]

Thankyou So Much For This Recipe Beautiful, I Been Looking For A Great Way To Make Refried Beans! Your Awesome!!❤

[@CookingConClaudia]

⚠️ SCAMMERS!!!! please my beautiful family don’t fall for comments like this one!

[@MMPEREZ13]

I cook mine the same way but I add a little chorizo too.

[@FrazierMtnCheese]

I was always told not to add salt while cooking the beans because they won't get soft? And to add it after cooking. Thanks for the recipe! And Happy Cinco de Mayo.

[@gifted_animalrescuer]

I've always added salt to my water I still do it the old way I'm 58. I have done it with the instapot but I'm just so use to the old way and I get it done 3 hrs for 2 lbs.

[@FrazierMtnCheese]

@@gifted_animalrescuer Thank you 😊

[@CookingConClaudia]

I don’t think it’s true I have always added the salt I feel like the beans get more flavor this way otherwise I feel they taste too watery idk if it makes senses 😅

[@gifted_animalrescuer]

@@CookingConClaudia plus they would taste bland. The pork grease helps but still need more salt.

[@cricogo]

How much salt did you add to the beans?

[@risaandjesus]

Yum!!!! Refried beans is the bomb! It’s a simple food that is very delicious!!! Thank u for this recipe

[@jennyd1111]

Where did you get those tostada shells?!?! 😮 Thank you for the recipe 😊 I love adding jalapeno to beans.

[@emmel4fun]

Looks like she made them.

[@CookingConClaudia]

I made them out of flour 😊

[@jennyd1111]

@@CookingConClaudia thank you! They looked so big! 😁

[@svasquez1761]

​@@CookingConClaudia Will u share the recipe for flour tortilla shells🙏

[@drdt4]

This looks great. I will have to try them. Looks like someone is camera shy. Always enjoy your videos. Thanks.

[@michaeltellurian825]

So THAT'S how you do it! Now I know. Thanks, Claudia!

[@BrianHallmond]

I love canned refried beans. I just eat them with a spoon lol. I wish they were as cheap as regular canned beans.