Refried Beans!

Hola and pardon the delay in posting anything! I have been in Spain for exactly 3 weeks, and have craved Mexican food and specifically beans at least fifteen times. I found a good refried beans recipe online right here and adapted it a bit. I guess that refried beans are not even really a full meal, but I have been eating them with huevos y tortillas in the morning, and with fajitas (cebollas, pimientos, calabacin, lo que sea) in the evening. Everyone else is probably much more creative!

2 c. or so of pinto beans (however many you want to end up with!)
water
1/2 c. chopped onion
some green pepper, and anything else that appeals to you
2 tblsp. olive oil
salt
3 slices cheddar cheese or grated cheddar cheese

1. Drain and wash pinto beans.
2. Put in saucepan, fill water up to at least 3 inches above the beans. You can probably also add some salt at this point.
3. Cook about 2.5 hours, until they're starting to break and they're tender: first put them to a boil, and then cover and simmer on low heat for the remaining time. Make sure that there is enough water so that the beans do not stick to the pan as easily occurs!
4. Drain the beans and set aside.
5. Saute onion and pepper in olive oil in a large saucepan - I'd add the onion first for a few minutes, and then the pepper.
5. Add about 1/4 - 1/2 c. water to saucepan and add the beans. If needed, add more water. Mash up the beans with everything else using a potato masher. Add cheddar cheese and mix together. Add salt to taste. When it's heated through, voila!