Gordo'S Frijoles Con Queso Recipe

Name: Gordo'S Frijoles Con Queso
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups dry pinto beans; 6 cups water; 1/2 cup lard; 1/2 cup cheddar cheese (chopped or shredded); salt (to taste); 1/2 lb hamburger; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1/2 teaspoon chili pepper (or to taste); 1 teaspoon chili powder (or to taste); 1 cup lettuce (torn or chopped)

Servings: persons

1
Put beans and water in a large pot, cover and simmer, stirring often, until tender - about 2 1/2 hours.
2
About 1 1/2 into cooking time, add salt to taste.
3
If the beans need more water before they are done, add boiling water to the pot - do not add cold water!
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When the beans are tender, there should not be much liquid in the pot.
5
If there is a lot of liquid, take some of it out and either save it in case you need it.
6
Add the 1/2 cup of lard to the now tender beans.
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Simmer uncovered - very slowly - for 1/2 hour.
8
Watch it carefully and stir often.
9
If the beans get too dry, add some of the reserved liquid if you have any, or add a bit of water.
10
Add the cheddar cheese.
11
Cook until it melts.
12
Serve it up.
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If you'd like, you can make the meat garnish as follpws:
14
Cook up the hamburger until browned.
15
Add the tomato sauce and spices.
16
Serve over the beans with the lettuce.
17
You can also add tortillas and make tacos.

308

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups dry pinto beans, 6 cups water, 1/2 cup lard, 1/2 cup cheddar cheese (chopped or shredded), and more.

Yes, Gordo'S Frijoles Con Queso falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Gordo'S Frijoles Con Queso

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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