Slow Cooker Refried Beans

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried pinto bean, soaked over night (or red beans or mixture)
• 1/4 big onion, half of them quartered, the other half finely chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, 2 whole and 2 finely chopped
• 1 green chili pepper, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon lard
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 2 cups water

Directions

1. 1

   Combine beans,quartered onion, 2 garlic cloves and 2 cups water in a slow cooker,let cook on automatic setting for 4 hours.let cool.then puree the bean mixture in a blender.

2. 2

   In a large sauce pan,melt lard,when it's hot,cook chopped onion,garlic and green chili for 3 minutes,or until tender and fragrant.

3. 3

   Pour in blended bean mixture,season with salt,pepper and cumin,cook on low heat for 15 minutes or until it thickens,stir constantly.

4. 4

   Top with shredded cheddar cheese when ready to serve.It's a perfect side dish for tacos,enchiladas and mexican rice,leftover can be stored in the fridge for a couple of days,just microwave it on high heat for 1-2 minutes.