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Refried Beans

1 lb. dry pinto beans
Hot water, to add if needed
4 slices thick bacon
1 medium yellow onion
2 Cayenne peppers, diced
2 med. dried ancho chilies
1 ½ Tbsp Mesquite seasoning
      or all-purpose seasoning

1 teaspoon garlic powder
4 tablespoons butter (divided)
½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika

For serving:
Green onions, finely chopped
Shredded cheese

Cowboy Kent Rollins YT channel
Best Authentic Refried Bean Recipe
check the video comments... make taco soup w/ bean liquid

Kent Rollins recommends "Casserole" brand pinto beans.
He says they come pre-washed and with no pebbles.

* Cut bacon into 1/2 inch pieces. Cut onion into large dices.
Cut ancho chilis into dices, remove seeds for less spicy heat.
(Kent shows the store brand bagged ancho chilis.)

*In a pot, add the beans and enough hot water to cover the beans about 1 ½ to 2-inches. Place over high heat and when it starts to simmer add the bacon, onion, cayenne peppers and ancho chiles.

Stir and cover.
Bring to a hard boil and continue boiling for about 10 minutes.
Stir in the Mesquite seasoning, garlic powder
and reduce the heat down to a low boil.
Stir in 2 tablespoons of the butter.
Cover and continue cooking for about 2 - 2 ½ hours
or until the beans are slightly tender.

Note: You will need to add hot water to the beans as they cook.
Be sure the beans stay covered with about 1 ½ inches of water.

When the beans are soft, remove from the heat and drain well.

In a 12-inch cast iron skillet, melt the remaining
2 tablespoons of butter over medium-low heat.
Place the beans in the skillet and mash with a potato masher,
until blended (the traditional style keeps some bean texture rather than whipped smooth).

Stir in the mayonnaise, sour cream, cumin and smoked paprika.
Mash and stir again.
Cook for about 4 to 6 minutes or until beans have simmered,
stirring occasionally.
Remove from the heat and serve warm,
topped with cheese and green onions, if desired.

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