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pinto beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Black beans are more nutritious, while canned beans save time and money.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is often cheaper.

Add 1 pound of dried pinto beans to a pot.

Fill the pot with water, at least 2 inches above the beans.

Bring the water to a boil.

Once boiling, reduce the heat and add 2 cups of chopped onion.

Let the beans simmer for 3 hours, stirring occasionally and adding water as needed to keep them liquidy.

After 3 hours, add 1 tablespoon each of cumin and chili powder, and 2-3 teaspoons of salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper.

Use an emulsifier or potato masher to mash the beans to your desired consistency, adding reserved liquid if too thick.

Transfer the mashed beans to a cast iron skillet and add lard, cooking over medium heat until fully incorporated.

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