Easy Refried Beans

Ingredients

• 1 small sweet onion (minced)
• 3 Tbsp butter
• 2 Tbsp bacon drippings
• 3 16 oz cans plain pinto beans (Do not drain)
• 1/4 cup medium heat taco sauce
• 1 Tbsp dark chili powder
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp garlic salt (additional to taste)
• 1/4 tsp lemon pepper
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (divided)

Instructions

1. 1

   In a heavy bottomed skillet over medium-high heat cook the onion, butter and bacon drippings for 3 minutes or until the onion has softened.

2. 2

   Add the beans, taco sauce, chili powder, cumin, garlic salt and lemon pepper. Mix well.

3. 3

   Use a potato masher to mash the beans until smooth leaving some chunks. Cook until the beans begin to bubble.

4. 4

   Lower the heat and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes stirring occasionally. Taste and adjust the garlic salt to your taste.

5. 5

   Add 1/2 of the cheese to the beans, stir until melted. Sprinkle the remaining on top.

6. 6

   Serve immediately.