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Refried Beans *Updated

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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Cooking part 1
  • 1 lb Pinto beans
  • 1 Tbsp Chicken boullion
  • 1 Tbsp dry chopped onion
  • 1 Tbsp Garlic minced, paste, or roasted
  • 1 stick Butter
  • 5 slices Bacon optional
Cooking part 2
  • 1 Tbsp Salt
  • 1 can Evaporated Milk
  • 4 cups Shredded Cheese

Method
 

Night Before Preparation
  1. Inspect beans and remove any discolored ones, as well as rocks and other debris.
  2. Soak the beans in a bowl of water overnight, covering by a couple inches.
Cooking part 1
  1. Rinse, stir, and drain beans to remove loose skins and debris.
  2. Put in crockpot and cover with water, 1/2 inch water in excess at the top.
  3. Add the main cooking ingredients.
  4. Cook on low for 8.5 hours.
  5. Smash the beans to your preferred consistency, making sure to dig up the corners and loosen the bottom when you have finished.
Cooking part 2
  1. Add the remaining ingredients.
  2. Cook for an additional 30 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
  3. Stir thoroughly.