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Crockpot Refried Beans

Adapted from Reddit / Allrecipes and Perfect Pinto Beans
Perfect for large crowds.
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Ingredients
  

Add to Crockpot

  • 2 lbs dry pinto beans rinsed
  • 1 onion peeled and halved
  • ½ fresh jalapeno pepper seeded and chopped, optional
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 3 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 12 cups water

Add after mashing

  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne optional
  • salt and black pepper added to taste

Instructions
 

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Place beans, onion, jalapeño, garlic, bay leaves, salt, pepper, and cumin into a slow cooker. Pour in water; stir to combine.
  • Cook on High until beans are very tender, about 8 hours; add more water as needed.
  • Strain beans and reserve cooking liquid.
  • Transfer beans to a large, shallow bowl or 9 x 13" pan. Use a potato masher to mash beans, adding reserved cooking liquid as needed to reach desired consistency.
  • Mix in chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne, salt, and black pepper. Enjoy as desired.

Notes

Tip: If more than 1 cup water has evaporated during cooking in step 3, then the temperature is too high.