SPICY REFRIED BEANS

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Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups dried red kidney beans
6 cups water
2 tablespoons corn oil
1 1/2 onion
3 teaspoons salt
1/4 cup olive oil
3 cloves garlic
1 cup tomatoes, peeled and chopped
2 jalapeno peppers
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon cloves
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

Rinse the beans and put them in a large pot with the water, corn oil, 1/2 onion, chopped, and 2 teaspoons of salt.
Bring the water to a boil, then turn down the heat, cover the pot, and simmer the beans gently for about 1 1/2 hours.
Remove the cover and cook the beans a little while longer, until completely tender and the remaining liquid is thick.
In a very large skillet, beat the olive oil and saute remaining onion, chopped, and the garlic until golden.
Add the tomatoes, jalapeno peppers, lemon juice, and spices.
Pour the beans, together with their liquid, into the seasonings and stir.
Over a low flame, and stirring often, cook the beans together with the seasonings until the mixture is quite thick, but still moist. Time will vary, but it could take as long as 45 minutes. If the beans become too dry, just add a little water.
Stir in the butter and if desired the grated cheese. Continue stirring over the low flame until the butter and cheese are melted.