Spicy Refried Beans

Directions

1. 1
   Melt the butter with the olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat.
2. 2
   Add the serrano chile and cook until the chile begins to brown, about 1 minute.
3. 3
   Add the beans and chicken broth.
4. 4
   Cook over medium heat, frequently mashing only the beans (not the chile), until the beans are a thick paste, about 10 minutes.
5. 5
   Season with salt and pepper.
6. 6
   Remove the chile and serve.