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Half-Smashed Refried Beans

Traditionally, refried beans are made with pinto beans. But our take is extra-flavorful, with Bush's® Chili Beans and Pinto Beans blended with salsa, lime zest, hot sauce and a hint of beer.

  • Prep Time

    15 Mins

  • Cook Time

    30 Mins

  • Serves

    4

recipe
A bowl of half-smashed refried beans garnished with sliced jalapenos on a bed of tortilla chips

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Ingredients

Serves: 4
  • 1 can (16 oz) Bush's® Chili Beans, undrained
  • 1 can (16 oz) Bush's® Pinto Beans, drained
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • ¾ cup salsa, mild or spicy
  • 3 oz Mexican or other beer
  • ½ tsp grated lime zest
  • 2 tsp hot sauce
  • Tortilla chips

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Cooking Instructions

  1. 1
    MASH

    Add chili beans to a 4-quart saucepan and mash gently with a potato masher or the back of a fork.

    • 1 can of beans

  2. 2
    ADD

    Stir in remaining ingredients except tortilla chips.

    • 1 can of beans

    • Broth

    • Salsa

    • Beer

    • Lime zest

    • Hot sauce

  3. 3
    COOK

    Cook over low heat for 15 minutes or until mixture is heated through.

    • 4
      SERVE

      Serve with tortilla chips.

      • Tortilla chips

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