Frijoles Refritos (Refried Beans)

1. 1

   Place beans and juice in blender or food processor. Blend just enough to break into small pieces.

2. 2

   Cook and stir onion and jalapeno in hot lard or butter until tender. Stir in beans 1 cup at a time until they are all incorporated.

3. 3

   Continue cooking and stirring constantly until mixture thickens and you can see the bottom of the pan as you stir.

4. 4

   Add cheese and stir until well-blended. Add salt and pepper to taste.

5. 5

   Note: My home cooked pinto beans tend to be spicy. If you are using mild beans or canned beans, you might want to add a couple cloves of minced garlic and 1/2-1 teaspoon cumin.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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