[Gypsy]

Oh these were so delicious. Made a whole feast of birthday food with my cousin, homemade everything: chicken enchiladas, guacamole, Mexican brownies, Salad with a lime-honey-cilantro vinaigrette and my favorite...these refried beans.

3-4 slices bacon
1/2 onion diced
minced garlic to taste
1 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1.5 cups pinto beans (yeah I used canned, drained and rinsed)
1/2 cup chicken stock
salt/pepper to taste
1/4 cup chipped cilantro


Fry up your bacon in a cast iron skillet until crisp, set aside and chop once cooled.

Use some of the bacon grease to saute onion (and garlic if using) until soft and slightly browned. Add chili powder and cayenne, stir to coat.

Add beans and broth, stir to incorporate. Mash beans to desired texture then cook to your desired consistency, stirring frequently.

Season with salt/pepper, stir in cilantro, sprinkle bacon and devour.