Slow Cooker "Refried" Beans
Ingredients
- 1 onion, peeled and halved
- 1 pound of dried pinto beans (about 2.5 cups)
- 1/2 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
- 2 Tbsp. minced garlic
- 4-5 tsp. salt
- 1-1/2 tsp. pepper
- 1/8 - 1/2 tsp. cumin
- 8 cups water
Instructions
- Combine rinsed beans and water in crock pot; stir. Cook on high for a couple of hours, or until they start to soften.
- Add remaining ingredients and cook an additional 3-6 hours or until cooked to desired doneness.
- Drain any excess liquid and remove onion halves. Mash beans, adding reserved liquid to desired consistency.