How To Make Refried Beans Delicious!

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Spread 2 pounds of pinto beans out and look for dirt rocks or bad beans, removing them as necessary.

Rinse the beans in a colander until the water runs clear, about three times.

Place the cleaned beans in a large pot and cover with water, ensuring the water level is above the beans.

Bring the beans to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low to maintain a gentle boil with the lid on.

Cook the beans for about 3.5 hours, adding water as needed to keep them covered but not too much to prevent them from thickening.

After 1.5 hours, check the beans and add a couple more cups of water if necessary.

In a microwave, melt 1/4 cup of lard and mix in 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder.

Add 1-2 tablespoons of salt to the beans, stirring well, and continue cooking until tender and thick.

Take some beans out if desired for other uses, like breakfast tacos, and prepare to refry the remaining beans.

Heat 1/3 cup of bacon grease in a skillet until hot, then add the beans to the skillet.

Mash the beans to your desired consistency using a potato masher, adding water if they thicken too much.

Cook the mashed beans in the skillet until they reach the desired creaminess and serve.

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