Crock Pot Refried Beans

Refried beans are a must have at my house when it is taco night.  I would much rather make them myself than buy them out of a can. Plus they taste so much better homemade. I love this recipe because it is a dump and go kind of recipe. Everybody in and come back in a few hours to homemade goodness!

Crock Pot Refried Beans

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Prep Time:5 minutes mins

Cook Time:9 hours hrs

Total Time:9 hours hrs 5 minutes mins

Ingredients

• 3 cups dry pinto beans rinsed and picked through
• 1 jalapeno pepper seeded and chopped
• 1 yellow onion peeled and quartered
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 2 tsp pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 64 oz low sodium chicken broth or stock plus enough water to cover beans entirely

Instructions

• Place beans, chopped jalapeno, onion quarters, garlic, and seasonings into a slow cooker.
• Pour the broth over the top and stir gently. If the beans are not covered, add water until they are.
• Cook beans on high for 8-9 hours, checking occasionally and adding additional water if needed.
• Check for tenderness and then strain off the liquid, reserving it in a small bowl.
• Mash the beans with a potato masher, adding in liquid until desired consistency is reached.
• Place extras in freezer bags and pop in freezer for with meals another night.

Servings: 8 -10

Author: Amanda Carlisle