Refried Beans - easy

By Rander9576

Ingredients

• 2 slices bacon
• 1 small onion, chopped fine
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans (do not rinse)
• 1/4 cup water
• Kosher salt

Details

Adapted from americastestkitchen.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat bacon in 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-low heat until fat renders and bacon crisps, 7 to 10 minutes, flipping bacon halfway through. Remove bacon and reserve for another use. Increase heat to medium, add onion to fat in skillet, and cook until lightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add beans and their liquid and water and bring to simmer. Cook, mashing beans with potato masher, until mixture is mostly smooth, 5 to 7 minutes. Season with salt to taste, and serve.