Unfried Refried Beans

Directions

1. 1
   Place the onion, rinsed beans, jalapeno, garlic, salt, pepper, and cumin into a slow cooker.
2. 2
   Pour in the water and stir to combine.
3. 3
   Cook on high for atleast 8 hours, adding more water as needed.
4. 4
   If more than 1 cup of water has evaporated during cooking, then the temperature is too high.
5. 5
   Once the beans have cooked, strain them, reserving the liquid.
6. 6
   Pull out the onion and mash the beans with a potato masher.
7. 7
   Add the reserved liquid as needed to attain the consistency you like.