Refried Beans Crock Pot

Very easy to make! Makes a great side dish or filling for burritos. Enjoy!!

Sort and rinse dried beans.

Place in crockpot and cover with water and soak overnight.

In the morning , drain and rinse beans.

Return beans to crock pot , and add 6 cups water and the salt.

Cover and cook on low for 10-12 hours or until beans are nice and tender.

Drain cooked beans , reserving cooking liquid.

Mash beans and return to crock.

In a small skillet , saute onion and garlic in lard or butter until tender and lightly golden.

Add to crock pot.

Stir in chopped green chillies and ground cumin , adding some of the reserved cooking liquid to adjust the consistency as desired.

Cover crock , and cook on high for 15-30 minutes or until heated through nicely , stirring occasionallly.

Adjust salt , if necessary , before serving.

Garnish with cheese or chopped onion , if desired.

dried pinto bean, salt, onion, garlic, lard, green chilies, ground cumin, cheddar cheese