What Tex Mex party would be complete without.....
Truly Tasty Refried Beans
These are thick and hearty, full of flavor!
1 large can of Refried Beans
or 2 small cans
1 tablespoon Bacon grease or Lard (optional but highly recommended)
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/8 cup onion, finely chopped
2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp chili powder
2 tsp Pinto Bean flavoring if you can find it
if not, substitute 1 tsp Seasoning Salt
Secret Ingredient: 1 tsp Beef Buillion powder
Lightly saute the garlic and onion in the grease or lard.
Add the beans and spices, mix very well.
To Cook:
The secret to getting flavor in the beans is to cook
them down until they are thick and no longer runny.
This is best done in a no stick pan. Be sure to scrape the sides after each stir!
Heat over medium heat until nicely boiling. Reduce heat to a good simmer, and cover with a
splatter guard. Let simmer, stirring fairly often, until most of the liquid has boiled away.
When the beans stop pouring off the spoon, and start clinging, they are close to done.
From here on, it is a matter of preference; the longer you cook, the thicker they will be.
The beans will thicken when they cool.Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
Good, hearty refried bean with some flavor to them!