refried beans

American  

plural noun

Mexican Cooking.

1. dried beans, cooked and mashed and then fried fry in lard, sometimes with onions and other seasonings.

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Etymology

Origin of refried beans

First recorded in 1955–60; re- + fried

Example Sentences

Pilsen is also home to Cantón Regio, a Monterrey-style antojería with particularly good refried beans and flour tortillas, and Pochos, an all-day restaurant that sits right next-door to the Carnitas Uruapan original storefront.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 16, 2025

Order chips and a margarita for there — linger a moment — and leave with a generous side of refried beans to-go.

From Salon • Aug. 5, 2025

These breakfast burritos include soft scrambled eggs, refried beans and avocado.

From New York Times • Mar. 30, 2023

The menu item is similar to a tostada with ground beef and refried beans between two crispy tortillas, topped with cheese and tomato.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 15, 2022

He buys Enrique a plate of eggs and refried beans and a soda, another gift.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario