Easy Slow Cooker Refried Beans

1 onion, peeled and halved
2 cups dry pinto beans, rinsed
1/2 fresh jalepeno or other hot pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
One big pinch of cumin
6 cups water

1. Combine all ingredients in slow cooker.
2. Cook on high for 8 hours or overnight while you are sleeping.
3. Remove the bigger onion chunks and drain the liquid. If desired, save the excess liquid until the final product is desired consistency.
4. Mash remaining beans with a potato masher and voila! You have homemade refried beans.

Contributor: Timanda Wertz

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