Refried Beans
Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

1 - pound dried pinto beans

6 - cups water

1 - medium onion, chopped

2 - garlic cloves, minced

2 - tablespoons vegetable oil

6 - strips bacon

2 - tablespoons bacon drippings

1 - teaspoon salt

1 - cup Cheddar cheese

Directions

• Check beans and throw out any pebbles, broken beans or beans that are shriveled or discolored.  

• Rinse beans under cold water.

• To soften beans, place beans in a large kettle.  

• Add water to cover beans about 2 inches.  

• Or, cover and bring to a boil.  

• At a rapid boil, continue for 2 minutes.  

• Then remove from heat, cover, and let stand for an hour.

• When starting to cook beans, drain and add the 6 cups of water.  

• Add the onion, garlic and vegetable oil.  

• Cover and bring to a boil and boil for 10 minutes.  

• Reduce heat and simmer with cover slightly off until beans for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until pinto beans are tender.  

• Add water if necessary.

• Brown  bacon in large skillet.  

• Remove bacon from skillet.  

• Drain beans (reserve liquid) and process beans in a food processor or mash with a potato masher.  

• Add mashed beans and cook over medium heat until beans cook into a thick paste.  

• If too dry, stir in small amounts of bean broth.  

• Top with cheddar cheese.

Picnicking & Tailgating

Re-heat beans (on stove or in microwave) and place into a thermal container.  Serve and enjoy!