MEXICAN BEAN SPICE MIX

By Vanetta

Ingredients

• 1/2 c. cumin
• 1/2 c. chili powder
• 4 Tbsp. salt
• 1-1/2 c. dried minced garlic
• 4 tbsp. black pepper
• 1-1/2 c. dried minced onions.

Preparation

Step 1

Rinse and sort 1# dried beans. Soak in 4 c. water overnight or fast soak (bring to boil, remove from heat, cover and let sit 1 hour). Pour soaked beans in crockpot with 2 c. fresh water, 3 tbsp. mix and cook until tender. Before serving, add 1-2 tsp. salt. For refried beans, mash to desired texture and heat in frying pan.