Refried Beans

• Ready In: 3 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 9

Ingredients

• 16  ounces pinto beans or 16  ounces  dry  red beans
• 1  large onion, quartered
• 3  cloves garlic
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 3 -4  drops  hot pepper sauce

Directions

1. Place beans in a dutch oven, add water to cover by 2 inches.
2. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes.
3. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour.
4. Drain beans; discard liquid.
5. Return beans to pan; add water to cover.
6. Add onion and garlic; bring to a boil.
7. Cover and cook over low heat for 2 hours or until beans are very tender, adding water to keep covered if needed.
8. Discard onion and garlic.
9. Mash beans with a potato masher, leaving some beans whole.
10. Stir in cumin and hot pepper sauce.