Frijoles Refritos (Refried Beans)
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An authentic recipe for Mexican-style beans. Serve moist and hot with your meal, cover with grated Mexican cheese and accompanied by pickled jalapeno peppers.
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Ingredients:
| 5 quarts | water, or as needed |
| 1 pound | dry pinto bean, washed |
| 2 cloves | garlic, peeled and smashed |
| 1 teaspoon | salt |
| 2 tablespoons | bacon grease, lard, or oil |
Directions:
Combine water, pinto beans, and garlic into a large pot and cover; Cook over low heat for 5 1/2 hours; stir salt into beans and continue cooking until beans are very soft, about 30 minutes more.
Heat grease, lard or oil in a skillet over high heat. Spoon the beans into the skillet without draining excess water; mash beans using a potato masher until they begin to lose their shape, about 3 minutes.
Source: allrecipes.com
