Smashed Pinto Beans

Keep these on hand for quick burritos, or soft tacos. This also makes a great side dish.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 7

Ingredients

• 1  medium onion, chopped
• 1  teaspoon olive oil
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄2 cup tomato sauce
• 2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, rinced and drained
• 1  cup beef broth
• 1  tablespoon  hot sauce
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 -2  tablespoon red wine vinegar

Directions

1. saute chopped onion in hot olive oil in a pan over medium high heat for 5 minutes, or until onion is tender.
2. Add minced garlic, and saute for 1 minute.
3. Stir in tomato sauce and remaining ingredients.
4. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 8 minutes.
5. Mash bean mixture with a potato mashed until thickened, leaving some of the beans whole.