Recipe Name Summer's Mashed Beans Submitted by SummerMoon Recipe Description My take on Refried Beans Quantity 0 Quantity Unit Prep Time (minutes) 500 Cook Time (minutes) 120 Ready In (minutes) 620

Ingredients Amount Measure Ingredient 2 cups Beans, navy, dried 5 cups chicken broth or stock 4 leaves bay leaf 1 large Onion, chopped 8 cloves garlic (sliced) 1 tablespoon oil, canola 1 teaspoon Paprika 2 1/2 teaspoons Spices, ground cumin 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 1/4 teaspoons oregano, dried 2 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder 3 thick slice, packed 12/lb bacon Steps Sequence Step 1 Soak beans 8 hrs or overnight. Drain and Rinse. Heat oil over md. heat. Add onions and saute for about 5 min. Add salt pork and garlic, saute for about 2 more min. Add beans and stock, stir well and season with remaining seasonings, stir well. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to md. and simmer uncovered for 1 1/2 - 2 hr, stirring occasionaly until beans are creamy and starting to thicken. May puree in blender until smooth.