Refried Bean Burritos with Hot Taco Sauce

By bklynmommy

Ingredients

• Quick Refried Beans
• 2 tbsp bacon drippings or oil
• 1/2 onion, minced
• 2 cloves garlic, made into a paste or minced
• 1-2 fresh jalapenos, minced (optional)
• 1 (15 oz) can fat-free, low sodium refried beans
• Copycat Taco Bell Hot Sauce
• 6 oz tomato paste
• 3 cups water
• 2 tbsp pickled jalapenos, minced
• 1 tbsp dried, minced onion
• 1 1/2 tbsp chili powder
• 2 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tsp cayenne
• 2 tsp cornstarch
• 2 tsp white vinegar

Details

Adapted from chaosinthekitchen.com

Preparation

Step 1

Quick Refried Beans
Melt bacon fat in a large heavy skillet over medium heat.
Cook onions and garlic in fat until soft and translucent.
Add beans, breaking up with a wooden spoon. Mix beans and onions together until uniform.
Spread bean mixture out in pan and allow to heat through and fry a little.
Season beans to taste with salt. Serve warm, sprinkled with fresh crumbled queso fresco and minced cilantro if desired.

Copycat Taco Bell Hot Sauce
Combine tomato paste and water over medium heat. Stir until smooth.
Add the rest of the ingredients, stir until well combined. Bring sauce to a boil and cook for a few minutes.
Turn off the heat and let sauce cool before storing in the refrigerator.