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Pop's Scratch Refried Beans Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 cups dried pinto beans
( soaked in a large bowl with water to cover by 2-inches)
Chicken broth (about 8 cups)
1 bay leaf
¾ cup bacon drippings or lard
2 cups chopped yellow onion
1 ½ tbsp minced garlic
1 ½ tbsp minced, seeded jalapeno
1 ½ tbsp chili powder
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp salt
¼ tsp cayenne
1 tsp chopped oregano
1 cup grated Queso Blanco (or pepper jack cheese)
¼ cup minced fresh cilantro for garnish
Directions:
Directions:
In a large heavy pot, combine the beans, bay leaf, and enough chicken broth to cover beans by 1 to 2 inches. Bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the beans are very tender, 1 ½ to 2 hours, adding more broth or water as needed to keep covered. When the beans are soft, mash in the pot with a potato masher or the back of heavy wooden spoon. Remove from the heat.

In a large, heavy skillet, heat the bacon fat over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring, until soft, 4 to 6 minutes. Add the garlic, jalapeno, chili powder, cumin, salt and cayenne, and cook, stirring until fragrant, 45 seconds to 1 minute. Add the beans and any cooking liquid from the pot, and the oregano and stir to combine. Cook, stirring with a heavy wooden spoon, until mixture forms a thick paste, 15 to 20 minutes, adding water a bit at a time to keep the beans from drying out too much.

Remove from the heat and transfer to a decorative bowl. Sprinkle with the cheese and cilantro, and serve.

 

 

 

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