Refried beans are simple to make when cooked in a slow cooker. This recipe yields flavorful, fat-free refried beans seasoned with garlic, jalapeño, and cumin.
Ingredients
- 3 cups dry pinto beans , rinsed
- 1 onion , peeled and halved
- 0.5 freshs jalapeno pepper , seeded and chopped
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 5 teaspoons salt
- 1.75 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
- 0.13 teaspoons ground cumin , optional
- 9 cups water
Instructions
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1
Gather all ingredients.
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Place beans, onion, jalapeño, garlic, salt, pepper, and cumin into a slow cooker. Pour in water; stir to combine.
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Cook on High until beans are very tender, about 8 hours; add more water as needed.
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Strain beans and reserve cooking liquid.
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Transfer beans to a large, shallow bowl. Use a potato masher to mash beans, adding reserved cooking liquid as needed to reach desired consistency.
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Enjoy!
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