Prep Time:
20
Cook Time:
10
Total Time:
20
These simple refried-style pinto beans are smooth, flavorful, and easy to use in tacos, burritos, tostadas, and bowls. They are a versatile staple recipe to keep on hand.
Ingredients:
1 3/4 cups cooked High Plains Pinto Beans
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or 1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke
2 drops hot sauce
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons water or bean cooking liquid
Salt, to taste

How-To:
Place cooked pinto beans in a bowl and mash with a fork or potato masher.
Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, liquid smoke, hot sauce, ketchup, and water or bean cooking liquid.
Transfer to a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl.
Warm until heated through, stirring as needed.
Add salt to taste.
Serve warm.
