Refried beans

[saxy_jag]

I need some refried beans for a burito recipe. I've found some Tex Mex beans at Tesco but not sure if they're the same thing.

What should I look for and where should I look?

[EcclesCake]

Almost certainly suitable, possibly a little spicier than usual though.

[EcclesCake]

Discovery brand is sold in Tesco and they do refried beans. Where all the 'World Foods' are you should find them. If not go with what you've found but do a little taste test for the chilli kick.

[saxy_jag]

Well the recipe calls for chillis too, but I could just as easily leave them out. It also includes Creme Fraich to counteract the spice, so should be OK.

Thanks EC.

[Clanad]

While the canned Frijoles are a lame excuse for true Mexican Frijoles Fronterizos, they can, of course, be used as quick substitute as you are considering.

The real thing, often seen here in the U.S., originates in the Mexican State of Sonora. They take 6 to 10 hours to cook properly and, if done according to tradition, one has to use real pork lard as an ingredient... in addition, they are never mashed or pulverized... to do so makes the Frijoles Refritos... after which they are occasionally fried in a heavy cast iron skillet...

[EcclesCake]

I was also going to add that you could make your own but, as Clanad has already said, you need a little time!

I would suggest that if you keep tasting at each stage, chilli has a habit of layering - what starts of quite mild and manageable can build into a toilet roll in the freezer experience.

[saxy_jag]

Just to say I used the Tex Mex beans without the extra chilli and it was absolutely delicious. Basically mashed them and wrapped them into tortillas with grated cheddar, then baked in foil for 10 mins. Served them up with a dash of Creme Fraiche. Very tasty and I'm doing it again.

[EcclesCake]

Glad you enyoyed them.

Hope you made some guacamole to go with them.