Frijoles III

Easy and inexpensive, this recipe require a few basic ingredients and a few hours of your time to make delicious, traditional Mexican beans.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 hr
• Total Time: 5 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 156 Calories

Ingredients

• water to cover
• salt to taste
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons lard
• 1 white onion, chopped
• 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, chopped
• 1 pound dried pinto beans, washed
• 0.5 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place beans in a large pot with onion, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, garlic, and lard; add enough water to cover with 4 to 5 inches of water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and cook for 2 to 3 hours. Depending on the beans, it may take up to 5 hours. Add more water if necessary.

Step 2

When beans are soft, season to taste with salt.