Crockpot Refried Beans

Ingredients:

• 3 cups of dry pinto beans (rinsed)
• 1/2 onion, diced
• 9 cups of water
• 5 t salt
• 1 3/4 t pepper
• 2 T minced garlic
• 1/8 t ground cumin

Directions:

1. Put all the ingredients in a crockpot and cook on high for about 8 hours.
2. After they are done, drain all of the liquid out and SAVE THE LIQUID!!
3. Mash beans with a potato masher or whatever you mash with. Add liquid, a bit at a time, to desired consistency, but remember you want them a little runny because they thicken over time. (makes about 6 cups)

Recipe Source: Dinner's Ready