Refried Beans Without the Refry

These refried beans seasoned with garlic, jalapeño, and cumin are simmered with water in a slow cooker for 8 hours until tender and easy to mash.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 8 hr
• Total Time: 8 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 139 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 9 cups water
• 1 onion, peeled and halved
• 5 teaspoons salt
• 3 cups dry pinto beans, rinsed
• 0.5 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1.75 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
• 0.125 teaspoon ground cumin, optional

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place beans, onion, jalapeño, garlic, salt, pepper, and cumin into a slow cooker. Pour in water; stir to combine.

Step 2

Cook on High until beans are very tender, about 8 hours; add more water as needed.

Step 3

Strain beans and reserve cooking liquid. Transfer beans to a large, shallow bowl. Use a potato masher to mash beans, adding reserved cooking liquid as needed to reach desired consistency.