Frijoles Refritos Con Queso - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. pinto or Mexican pink beans
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. bacon drippings, lard or salad oil
1/8 tsp. ground cumin or chili powder
1/2 lb. Monterey Jack or process American cheese, cubed

Preparation

Wash beans; simmer in 1 1/2 quarts of water 2 hours or until beans are tender.
Add salt during last half hour of cooking. Drain beans, reserving liquid.