* 500g (1lb 2oz) dried pinto beans
* 1.2 litres (2 pints) water
* 1 large onion, chopped
* 250g (9oz) smoked streaky bacon, finely chopped
* 1 small fresh red chili, deseeded and finely chopped
* 2 tablespoons olive oil
* knob of butter

===Method===
* Soak the beans overnight in plenty of water. Drain and re-rinse.
* Boil the beans in 1.2 litres (2 pints) of water boil until tender. Reserve the cooking water.
* In a large frying pan or wok, heat the oil and butter and fry the the onion until soft.
* Add the bacon and fry it until cooked, but not crispy.
* Mash the beans, a potato ricer or Masher is good for this, then mix them with the fried bacon and onion.
* Stir in a little of the reserved cooking water so the beans are the same consistency as double cream.

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