Susan'S Refried Beans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. dried pinto beans
water
1 yellow onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/3 c. oil
1 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. hot chili powder
4 tsp. ground cumin
2 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. parsley

Preparation

Use an 8
to
10 quart heavy casserole.
Boil the beans in 6 to 8 cups water for 1 minute.
Let sit off the heat for 1 hour. Water should
cover beans as they double in size. Drain beans in a colander
and
add
fresh\twater and all remaining ingredients. If you have a pressure cooker, the beans take 30 minutes to cook; otherwise keep them simmering on the stove 2 hours or until tender.
When
done,
mash\tthem
a
bit with a potato masher until they are thick.