Refried Beans

Recipe Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse the pinto beans and soak them overnight in water.

2. 2

   Drain the soaked beans and transfer them to a large cooking pot.

3. 3

   Add fresh water to the pot until the beans are covered by at least 3 inches of water.

4. 4

   Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Cook until beans are tender, about 90 minutes.

5. 5

   Once beans are cooked, drain and reserve about a cup of the cooking liquid.

6. 6

   Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until onion is translucent.

7. 7

   Add the cooked beans, cumin, chili powder, and salt to the skillet.

8. 8

   Mash the beans coarsely with the back of a spoon or a potato masher, adding the reserved cooking liquid to achieve a creamy consistency.

9. 9

   Cook until the beans are heated through and the flavors blend, about 10 minutes.