Crockpot Refried Beans

Crockpot style! Super simple, super easy, super yummy, and oh yeah did I mention how amazing they make the house smell while cooking!?! No! Well they do! OMGG! I am going to use half of these beans to make my pinto beans and the other half I am reserving to make ranch style beans (which are literally my favorite). I love beans, Daniel makes fun of me, but I cannot handle myself! I just love beans! They are good in fiber, iron, and just taste super yummy when you add the correct seasoning. I will have a recipe for my ranch beans coming soon (since I am taking half of these for that I will be making them asap).

You Will Need:

32 oz. Dried Pinto Beans

2 tbsp Beef Base
1 Onion, cut in half

5 Cups Water

2 tsp Garlic

2 tbsp Chili Powder
2-4 tbsp Cumin, to taste

1 Jalapeño 
Salt & Pepper, to taste

Place all the ingredients in the crockpot and allow to cook for 8 hours

This is about 4 hours in, once they are done you can use an blender to blend them until smooth (with the onions and what not in them) 

I removed the beans, placed in a saucepan and mashed them with a potato masher because I enjoy chunks in my refried beans

Daniel is not a 'BIG' fan of beans, but he eats them on the side