Crockpot Refried Beans

Found this recipe on Pinterest - find it at RealMomKitchen

• 3 cups of dry pinto beans (rinsed)
• 1 onion*, diced
• 9 cups of water
• 5 tsp salt*
• 1 3/4 tsp pepper*
• 2 Tbsp minced garlic
• 1/8 tsp ground cumin

1. Put all the ingredients in a crockpot and cook on high for about 8 hours.
2. After they are done, drain all of the liquid out and SAVE THE LIQUID!!
3. Mash beans with a potato masher or whatever you mash with. Add liquid, a bit at a time, to desired consistency, but remember you want them a little runny because they thicken over time. (makes about 6 cups)

*After trying this recipe, I would reduce the salt to 2-3 tsp, and a bit less pepper & onion too. But it was good!