Easy Crockpot Refried Beans

Finished beans before mashing them.

I make this recipe all the time. I actually don't normally use a recipe but I wrote it down so I could share with you all. The preparation is fast and easy and you don't have to have your stove on for hours. I love to put these on before bed and have them ready in the morning. They smell good too! : )

♥ Easy Crockpot Refried Beans ♥

6 cups pinto beans
1 onion
couple garlic cloves
3 T oil
3 T salt

Directions:
Presoak beans if needed.
Rinse beans and place in crockpot. Fill crockpot with water until about 1 inch from the top. Add chopped onion, minced garlic & oil.
On high cook for 4 hours or until beans are soft. On low cook overnight, 6-8 hours or until beans are soft.
Add salt - it helps make the beans not so tough and easier to mash.

Mash beans with a potato masher or ricer. (I wouldn't recommend using a blender, though some do, as the heat from the beans can make the lid pop off and beans fly everywhere! Yes, I know from experience!) I often don't mash them, just use them the way they are. We love to use in burritos, casseroles, as a side, by themselves and any other way you'd use re-fried beans. These freeze really well. I freeze in zip-lock bags in about 1 1/2 to 2 cup measurements.

I hope you enjoy! ♥

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