I was making some beef burritos one night and I thought to myself,
"These would be excellent with some retried beans...but I don't have any in my pantry...although I still have some dried beans left from that huge 5 lb I bought for canning...no that will take too long...but what about the quarts of pinto beans I canned from that bag? ...yes! I intended to use them in chilli, but I could easily make them into refried beans...YES!"
Thus went my inner monologue. At least it wasn't out loud and I was not asking and answering my own questions, not that I would ever do such a thing. After a quick google search to get a second opinion I decided to give them a try.
And yes they were so wonderful, gently spiced and fresh they reminded me of my first mission trip in Honduras!
Here is all I used: 1 quart pinto beans, 4tbsp bacon grease, salt, pepper, cumin, paprika, onion and garlic powder
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Heat the bacon grease, lard, whatever you normally cook with in a large skillet.
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Add beans cook for 15 minutes until easily smashed with spatula.
If necessary, add a small bit of water.
Add spices to taste.
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Serve warm.
Try not to eat the entire bowl before the rest of the meal is finished cooking, but if it DOES happen...I won't judge!