- 1 lb. pinto beans
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Soak the beans overnight in a large bowl of water.
- Drain the beans and rinse them with cold water.
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the cumin and chili powder and cook for 1 minute more.
- Add the beans to the pot and stir to combine.
- Cover with 2 inches of water and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour or until beans are tender.
- Remove from heat and mash with a potato masher or fork until desired consistency is reached.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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