Repeat with remaining beans and ½ cup lard. Step 3. Top refried beans with pico de gallo and queso fresco. Do Ahead: Beans, before frying, can be made 3 months ahead; freeze in an airtight container.

The ingredients in refried beans vary from recipe to recipe. Some call for lard or oil, lime juice, and a fragrant mix of ...

1 (30-ounce) can refried beans 13 to 14 ounces chicken broth Garnish add-ons: Shredded Jack cheese or Mexican blend of shredded cheeses, chopped cilantro, sour cream, sliced green onions, tortilla ...