El Charro Frijoles Refritos(Refried Beans)

4 Cups pinto beans -- cooked & mashed

12 Ounces evaporated milk

2 Tablespoons shortening -- melted

1/2 Pound cheddar cheese -- shredded

Salsa De Chile Colorado

Mash beans in skillet and add hot oil. Mix well. Stir in evaporated miklk. Cook over very low heat, stirring frequently.

Before serving, refry beans by adding 2 tablespoons smoking hot fat, shredded cheese to taste and some Salsa and stir briskly over high heat.

From: El Charro Cafe Favorite Recipes By Carlotta Dunn Flores, El Charro Cafe, Tucson, Arizona

MasterCook formatted by Garry Howard, Cambridge, MA [email protected] Garry`s Home Cooking Website http://members.aol.home/garhow/cooking