How to make crock pot refried beans

Much more delicious, healthy & inexpensive than canned refried beans.

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INGREDIENTS

Rinse beans and pick out any stones.

Rinse beans and pick out any stones.

Place in large pan filled with the water. Soak overnight.

Place in large pan filled with the water. Soak overnight.

Chop onion, gather spices.

Chop onion, gather spices.

Drain & rinse beans. Add beans, water, onion, garlic to crock pot.

Drain & rinse beans. Add beans, water, onion, garlic to crock pot.

Cook on low for 8-10 hours.  Bean should be soft, not mushy.

Cook on low for 8-10 hours. Bean should be soft, not mushy.

Ladle out as much liquid as possible.

Ladle out as much liquid as possible.

Mash beans while still in crock pot.

Mash beans while still in crock pot.

Use a hand mixer to whip beans to a smoother consistency.

Use a hand mixer to whip beans to a smoother consistency.

Add butter, salt, and taco sauce. (You can use any taco sauce or seasonings that you prefer.  I had some Taco Bell packets on hand.  I used five of each of these.

Add butter, salt, and taco sauce. (You can use any taco sauce or seasonings that you prefer. I had some Taco Bell packets on hand. I used five of each of these.

Mix all till butter melts.

Mix all till butter melts.

Makes a delicious burrito, or taco filler.

Makes a delicious burrito, or taco filler.

  • 1.0lb Dry pinto beans
  • 5.0Tbsp Butter
  • 1.0 Large onion
  • 6.0c Water
  • 2.0Tbsp Taco seasoning
  • Salsa/ taco sauce
  • 1.0tsp Salt, or to taste
  • 1.0Tbsp Minced garlic