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

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Place beans, onion, jalapeño, garlic, salt, pepper, and cumin into a slow cooker. Pour in water; stir to combine.
3. 3 Cook on High until beans are very tender, about 8 hours; add more water as needed.
4. 4 Strain beans and reserve cooking liquid.
5. 5 Transfer beans to a large, shallow bowl. Use a potato masher to mash beans, adding reserved cooking liquid as needed to reach desired consistency.
6. 6 Enjoy!

Nutrition per serving