INGREDIENTS

1 lb. of dried Pinto Beans

½ White Onion, rough chop

2-3 Garlic Cloves, whole

2 teaspoons Salt

1 Bay Leaf

Water

¼ cup Olive Oil

DIRECTIONS

1. Place beans in a pot and cover with water. Let it soak overnight.

2. Drain and rinse the beans, return to the pot.

3. Add 6 cups of water, onion, garlic, salt, and bay leaf to the beans.

4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer on low for 2-3 hours, or until beans are soft.

Serve as is or make refried beans.

5. Once beans are cooked heat olive oil in a large skillet on medium heat.

6. Carefully add the beans one ladle at a time with the juice.

7. Let it come to a boil then reduce the heat to low.

8. Mash the beans, make it as chunky or smooth as you like.

9. Let it simmer some more until it is at the consistency you like. The more you let it simmer the thicker it will become.

10. Serve with your favorite Mexican dish!