Fabulous Refried Beans

Ingredients

• 3 cups pinto beans
• 1 teaspoon fresh garlic
• 1 cup onion
• 1/3 cup bacon fat
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 1 1/2 tablespoons taco seasoning
• 1 tablespoon (to taste) salt

Method

Cook 3 cups pinto beans until soft - pressure cook 1 minute, drain, cook 10-12 minutes with 1 teaspoon fresh garlic.

Drain.

Sauté 1 cup onion in 1/3 cup bacon fat. Add 2 teaspoons cumin.

Mash beans with onions. Add 1 1/2 tablespoons taco seasoning, 1 tablespoon (to taste) salt. Purée in processor if needed.

Note: Makes about 3 quarts. She froze it in quart bags, and marked the recipe "Delicious!!"