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Refried Beans
1 onion, peeled and roughly chopped
3 cups dry pinto beans, rinsed well
1/2 tsp Liquid Smoke
1/2 fresh jalapeno, seeded and chopped
2 minced garlic cloves
1 TBS sea salt
9 cups beef broth
Place all ingredients in a slow cooker and cook on high for eight hours. When done, drain but keep the liquid. Mash with a potato masher and add a small amount of cooking liquid at a time until desired consistency is achieved. Salt to taste.