Rinse 3 cups of pinto beans really well in water. Put them in a large crock pot with 3 quarts of water & one tablespoon of chopped garlic (I just sprinkled some minced garlic... I am not a garlic lover and never buy fresh).
After they've cooked all day (I cooked mine ALL night and half of the next day) ladle them into a frying pan with 1/2 stick of butter, one cup of your favorite salsa & cheese. I usually use cheddar but American cheese makes them extra creamy. You don't really know the cheese is in there- but you do if it's not.
Add a tablespoon of salt. I know it sounds like a lot but really this is a lot of beans, the real thing, not canned beans that are already full of salt. Without the salt - there will be no flavor.
Use a potato masher and mash away. If they are dry at this point, add some of the cooking water until you get the right consistency. (Patsy must have arms of steel.... I opted for the food processor... I didn't over do and thought it worked great.)
2 comments:
Hey- I'm so glad you tried the beans- easy huh! they are really good too. GREAT idea using the food processor, arms of steel? you flatter me so ;)
I am trying these, stat! I've always wanted to make my own refried beans, but have never know what to do.
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