Easy Refried Beans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. dry pinto beans or black beans
8 c. water
2/3 c. picante sauce
1/4 c. finely chopped onion
1 Tbsp. salt
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 c. butter or margarine (optional)

Preparation

Sort through and discard any foreign material.
Thoroughly wash and drain beans.
Combine beans, water, 1/3 cup of picante sauce, onion, salt and garlic in a Dutch oven.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and cover; simmer 3 to 4 hours or until beans are tender and mash easily.
Stir occasionally.
Drain beans, reserving liquid.
Return beans to Dutch oven or large mixing bowl.
Add butter and remaining picante sauce.
Beat at low speed with mixer, adding liquid as necessary, until desired consistency.