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Beans - Refritos

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1/2 cup vegetable oil or lard
2 cups cooked pinto beans (recipe follows)
2 Tablespoons chili powder
1 Tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Preparation:

Heat lard in 10-inch skillet over medium heat until hot. Add pinto beans; cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Mash beans; stir in chile powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Add more oil to skillet if necessary; cook and stir until a smooth paste forms, about 5 minutes.

Garnish with shredded cheese if desired.

Yield: 4 servings

Pinto Beans

4 cups water
1 pound dried pinto or black beans (about 2 cups)
1 medium onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic
1 slice bacon
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cumin seed


Mix water, beans, and onion in 4-quart Dutch oven. Cover and heat to boiling; boil 2 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand 1 hour.

Add just enough water to beans to cover. Stir in oil, garlic, bacon, salt, and cumin seed. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and boil gently, stirring occasionally, until beans are very tender, about 2 hours. (Add water during cooking if necessary.)

Drain; reserve broth for recipes calling for bean broth. Cover and refrigerate beans and broth separately; use within 10 days.


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