Slow Cooker Refried Beans

6h
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add a pound of rinsed and drained pinto beans to your crock pot.
  2. 2Add two cloves of garlic, four cubes of chicken bouillon, and a pinch of pepper, cayenne, and cumin to the crock pot.
  3. 3Chop one yellow onion into four slices.
  4. 4Caramelize the onion on a hot oiled pan.
  5. 5Add the caramelized onion to your crock pot along with six cups of water.
  6. 6Put the lid on, set the temperature to high, and cook for six hours.
  7. 7Once the time is up, take the lid off and use a ladle to remove half of the liquid.
  8. 8Add one stick of salted butter to the beans.
  9. 9Mash the beans using a potato masher or a cordless immersion blender until desired consistency.
  10. 10Add some cheese and green onions on top if desired.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound rinsed and drained pinto beans
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 4 cubes chicken bouillon
  • 1 pinch pepper
  • 1 pinch cayenne
  • 1 pinch cumin
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 6 cups water
  • 1 stick salted butter
  • cheese
  • green onions

Equipment

crock pothot oiled panladlepotato mashercordless immersion blenderspoon

Tips

  • Caramelize the onion before adding it to the crock pot for better flavor.
  • Use a cordless immersion blender for a smoother consistency.
  • Add cheese and green onions as toppings.