Jalapeno Refried Black Beans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

16 ounces black beans (home cooked or canned)
1/4 cup lard or 1/4 cup bacon drippings
2 pickled jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced
2 fresh garlic cloves, chopped
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese or 1 cup queso blanco

Preparation

Prepare a large skillet by heating drippings or lard over medium heat.
Cook the garlic, onions and jalapenos until slightly wilted.
Sprinkle in the cumin.
Add in about 1/2 cup of beans and mash with back of spoon or mashing utensil.
If the mixture seems thick, add about a tablespoon of liquid from canned beans or the cooking liquid.
Continue to add beans and mash them together, adding liquid as necessary.
Top with shredded cheese.