Refried Beans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. water
8 oz. dried pinto beans
1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 tsp. salt
3 Tbsp. melted bacon fat or vegetable oil

Preparation

Heat water, beans, onion and garlic to boiling in 2-quart saucepan.
Boil 2 minutes.
Remove from heat, cover and let stand 1 hour.
Add just enough water to cover beans and add salt.
Heat to boiling; reduce heat and simmer 1 1/2 hours.
(Add water if necessary!)
When done, mash beans and top with crumbled bacon. Great for burritos or nachos.
Can be frozen for later.