Blog Posts by Pam Ruder

Slow-Cooker Re-Fried Beans
Slow-Cooker Re-Fried Beans
The title of this recipe is a little deceiving. The beans are NOT fried at all. One thing for certain, these slow-cooker re-fried beans are not only easy, but they are bueno dang (translation: dang good)! They make a great addition to any Mexican meal - including a nice plate of nachos. I even add them to my taco meat for exceptional flavor. All they take is a just a little planning ahead and you'll have an amazing pot of re-fried beans within a few hours.

Here are some great reasons to make these homemade re-fried beans instead of buying the canned version:

• 1. They are inexpensive. Dry beans are very economical to make.
• 2. YOU know what's in them. YOU control the salt, fat, etc., and YOU can pronounce all the ingredients (I think).
• 3. They are high in fiber and a good non-meat source of protein.
• 4. They can be made fat free and no frying needed.
• 5. They freeze well.

I could go on, but one thing is certain - you'll fast realize