Frijoles

Frijoles (traditional Mexican beans) are super easy and inexpensive to make with just a few basic ingredients and a few hours of your time.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 hr 5 mins
• Total Time: 2 hr 20 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

When beans are soft, season to taste with salt.

Step 2

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