Refried Beans Without the Refry

By Zopmama

Flavorful refried beans that are cooked in the slow cooker.

Ingredients

• 1 onion, peeled and halved
• 3 cups dry pinto beans, rinsed
• 1/2 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
• 3 T. minced garlic
• 5 t. slat
• 1 3/4 t. fresh ground black pepper
• 1/8 t. ground cumin
• 1/4 t. ground chipotle,
• 9 cups water

Preparation

Step 1

Place all ingredients in a slow cooker. Stir to combine.
Cook on high for 8 hours, adding more water as needed.
Once the beans have cooked, strain them, and reserve the liquid.
Mash the beans with a potato mashed, adding the reserved water as needed to attain desired consistency. Season to taste with more garlic, cumin, and chipotle.