Refried Beans

Recipe #1

Soak 2 C pinto beans and 1 chopped onion overnight in 2 quarts water. Cook beans in water until tender (2-3 hours) checking to be sure beans don't dry out. Add 1 tsp. salt (or more to taste) and 1/4 cup oil. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth while still hot or mash with a potato masher.


Recipe #2

1/4 cup bacon, cut up
1/4 cup onion, chopped
2 cups pinto beans
1 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. salt

Cook bacon and onions until tender. Add 2 quarts water and beans. Season with spices. Let cook several hours. Mash beans by hand or in blender. Great for Navajo Tacos.