Refried beans are simple to make when cooked in a slow cooker. This recipe yields flavorful, fat-free refried beans seasoned with garlic, jalapeño, and cumin.
Prep Time::15 mins
Cook Time:: 8 hrs
Total Time:: 8 hrs 15 mins
Servings::15
Ingredients
3 cups dry pinto beans, rinsed
1 onion, peeled and halved
½ fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons minced garlic
5 teaspoons salt
1 ¾ teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon ground cumin, optional
9 cups water
Directions
Gather all ingredients.
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Place beans, onion, jalapeño, garlic, salt, pepper, and cumin into a slow cooker. Pour in water; stir to combine.
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Cook on High until beans are very tender, about 8 hours; add more water as needed.
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Strain beans and reserve cooking liquid.
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Transfer beans to a large, shallow bowl. Use a potato masher to mash beans, adding reserved cooking liquid as needed to reach desired consistency.
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Enjoy!
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Recipe Tip
If more than 1 cup water has evaporated during cooking in step 2, then the temperature is too high.