How to make slow cooker refried beans
Eric’s birthday was this weekend. I decided to make him some Mexican food, because you can never go wrong with those same 10 ingredients that all Mexican food is made from. (Tortillas, meat, beans, cheese, etc.) I really don’t blame them for not expanding their repertoire. Why mess with perfection? (They really missed the boat on desserts though.)
I made chicken flautas with pico de gallo and avocado cream sauce, horchata, and these beautiful refried beans. It was heavenly. It was a bit labor intensive, but it was worth it. Everything becomes a little more complicated when you are cooking an elaborate meal but still have to nurse your baby every few hours. I learned that making horchata while nursing an infant results in a lot of rice on the floor. These refried beans were the easiest part of the meal. You just toss everything in a crock pot, then strain and blend and voila! Magically delicious refried beans. I love that they have a bit of a kick to them from the jalapeno. Happy birthday Eric! Originally published April 29, 2013
