"There's nothing like these flavour packed, creamy, slightly smoky and spicy Homemade Garlicky Refried Beans. They blow the stuff in a can out of the water in taste, texture, AND nutrition while being easy to make and easy on your wallet!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 pound (2 cups) dried pinto beans
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8 cloves garlic, peeled but left whole
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½ an onion, trimmed of both ends, peeled, and roughly chopped
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2 bay leaves
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1 Ancho pepper (dried poblano chile), wiped clean, stem and seeds removed
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1 tablespoon dried oregano
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2 teaspoons kosher salt
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¼ to ½ cup peanut, canola, or vegetable oil, vegetable shortening, lard, or bacon grease