refried beans
plural noun
re·fried beans
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Definition of refried beans
: beans cooked with seasonings, fried, then mashed and fried again
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That guiso rojo was a cornerstone for the Generala Plate ($12), a fortifying combo that also included costilla, refried beans, chopped nopales and fresh corn tortillas for scooping like a trainyard vagabond (or just a hungry dad at a picnic).
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Mike Sutter, San Antonio Express-News, 8 Oct. 2021
For $14, this Mexico City inspired sandwich comes with refried beans, chorizo, potatoes, Oaxaca cheese, lettuce and sour cream.
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Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 27 Sep. 2021
The Mexican burger has refried beans, jalapeños and a fried egg.
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Jeremy Hallock, Dallas News, 30 Sep. 2021
Burritos are stuffed with refried beans, sour cream and Honduran queso duro (a hard white cheese).
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Phillip Valys, sun-sentinel.com, 3 Sep. 2021
Serve with cilantro rice (recipe follows) and refried beans, or slice into strips and offer warmed corn tortillas, chopped white onion, and fresh cilantro for tacos.
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BostonGlobe.com, 21 July 2021
Takis Fuego chips rolled in melted cheese, savory refried beans, and a dollop of sour cream.
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Erin Booke, Dallas News, 15 July 2021
Cemitas, made with pork, chicken or beef, come on a sesame seed roll, with refried beans, Oaxaca cheese, avocado, jalapeno, mayonnaise, chipotle and onion.
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Susan Dunne, courant.com, 21 June 2021
In the center of each tortilla, spread two tablespoons refried beans.
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Christine Byrne, Outside Online, 7 Apr. 2021
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“Refried beans.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/refried%20beans. Accessed 23 Oct. 2021.
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The first known use of refried beans was in 1957
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