"Refried" Beans
["2 lb. dried pinto beans", "1 medium onion, chopped", "1 medium green pepper, chopped", "2 cloves garlic, minced", "2 tsp. salt", "2 tsp. chili powder"]
["Wash and sort beans.", "Put in a large pan and cover with cold water.", "Bring to boil and boil for 2 minutes.", "Turn off heat, cover and let sit 2 hours.", "Drain.", "Put back into pan, cover with water and bring to boil.", "Reduce heat and simmer until beans are tender, 1 to 2 hours.", "(Note:", "You may also cook soaked beans in crock-pot until tender if desired.)", "Drain water; reserve some. Mash beans to desired consistency.", "Saute onion, green pepper and garlic in a little vegetable oil.", "Add to mashed beans along", "with salt and chili powder.", "Eat \"as is\" or use for burritos or tostados."]
["pinto beans", "onion", "green pepper", "garlic", "salt", "chili powder"]