Slow Cooker Refried Beans

Total Time: 4 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup dried pinto bean, soaked over night (or red beans or mixture)
• 1/4 big onion, half of them quartered, the other half finely chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, 2 whole and 2 finely chopped
• 1 green chili pepper, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon lard
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 2 cups water

Recipe

• 1 combine beans,quartered onion, 2 garlic cloves and 2 cups water in a slow cooker,let cook on automatic setting for 4 hours.let cool.then puree the bean mixture in a blender.
• 2 in a large sauce pan,melt lard,when it's hot,cook chopped onion,garlic and green chili for 3 minutes,or until tender and fragrant.
• 3 pour in blended bean mixture,season with salt,pepper and cumin,cook on low heat for 15 minutes or until it thickens,stir constantly.
• 4 top with shredded cheddar cheese when ready to serve.it's a perfect side dish for tacos,enchiladas and mexican rice,leftover can be stored in the fridge for a couple of days,just microwave it on high heat for 1-2 minutes.