Mexican Beans-Frijoles Recipe

Name: Mexican Beans-Frijoles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 -8 cups water; 1 lb pinto beans, soaked overnight; 1 1/2 large white onions, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, chopped; 5 -8 slices bacon, chopped; 1 tablespoon cumin; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1 teaspoon dried cilantro; 3/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 lime, juice of; 1/2 teaspoon dried poblano pepper (optional); 1 tablespoon bacon grease; 1 tablespoon salt; 1/2 cup cheese (mexican blend)

Servings: persons

6 -8 cups water
1 lb pinto beans, soaked overnight
1 1/2 large white onions, chopped
4 garlic cloves, chopped
5 -8 slices bacon, chopped
1 tablespoon cumin
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon dried cilantro
3/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 lime, juice of
1/2 teaspoon dried poblano pepper (optional)
1 tablespoon bacon grease
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 cup cheese (mexican blend)

1
Add beans to water and bring to a boil, then partially cover and bring to a simmer.
2
Chop the Onion, Garlic, and Bacon and add into the pot. Add the rest of the ingredients except Salt, Bacon grease and Cheese.
3
Simmer for 2 hours adding water if necessary to keep beans covered.
4
After the 2 hours add the Salt and Bacon grease. Correct seasoning with more cumin, oregano, and cilantro (don't add more salt yet). Simmer 30 more minutes.
5
Taste again and correct seasoning, this time you can add more salt, if desired.
6
Drain beans reserving 1 cup of cooking liquid. Put beans back into pot and mash with a potato masher or 'boat motor', adding the cooking liquid until you have desired consistency. Mix in the cheese and serve immediately.Garnish with more cheese and fresh cilantro if desired.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 -8 cups water, 1 lb pinto beans, soaked overnight, 1 1/2 large white onions, chopped, 4 garlic cloves, chopped, and more.

Yes, Mexican Beans-Frijoles falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Mexican Beans-Frijoles

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