Refried Beans

• 1/4 cup shortening
• bacon drippings
• 5 cups pink
• pinto beans, divided
• 3/4 to 1 cup water
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 tsp. chili powder
• Salt

1. Heat shortening or drippings in heavy skillet.
2. Mash 1 cup beans into drippings.
3. Add 1 cup beans and approximately 3 tbsp.
4. water; mash beans as they are added.
5. Repeat until all beans are used.
6. Add garlic, chili powder and salt to taste.
7. Heat, uncovered, until beans are thickened; stir occasionally.
8. Serve as a side dish.

shortening, bacon, pink, pinto beans, water, clove garlic, chili powder, salt

Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/4437 (may not work)