FRIJOLES DE LA OLLA (MEXICAN PINTO BEANS RECIPE)
Authentic "Frijoles De La Olla" Mexican Pinto Beans Recipe - Rich zesty pintos made on the stovetop, in the Instant Pot, or in a Crock Pot.
Provided by Sommer Collier
Categories Side Dish
Time 2h5m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Stovetop Method: Place the dried beans in a large bowl and fill with water, covering the top of the beans by 2 inches. Let the beans soak overnight.
- When ready to cook, place the beans in a large 6-8 quart pot with a heavy lid. Add the onion wedges, garlic, and hambone if using.
- Pour in enough water to cover the beans by 3-4 inches. Set the heat on medium.
- Cover and bring to a simmer. Then reduce the heat and simmer on medium-low to low for 2-4 hours, until the beans are very soft. *Even after soaking overnight, beans take a varied amount of time, base on how old they are. "New" dried beans will cook faster than beans that have been sitting in the pantry for months/years.
- Once the beans are soft, remove the onion, garlic, and hambone. Stir in the pico de gallo. Taste, then salt as needed.
- Instant Pot Method: When using an electric pressure cooker, you do not have to soak the beans overnight.
- Place the beans in a 6+ quart Instant Pot. Add the onion wedges, garlic, and hambone if using.
- Add 5 cups of water. Lock the lid into place and set on Pressure Cook High for 35 minutes.
- Perform a natural release. Once the steam button drops, it is safe to open the lid. If the beans are still firm, you can Pressure Cook again for 5-10 minutes. Then perform a Quick Release.
- Once the beans are soft, remove the onion, garlic, and hambone. Stir in the pico de gallo. Taste, then salt as needed.
- Crock Pot Method: Place the dried beans in a large 6-8 quart slow cooker. Add the onion wedges, garlic, and hambone if using. Pour in 8 cups water. (You do not have to soak the beans for this method.)
- Set the crock pot on HIGH for 8-10 hours or on LOW for 15-17 hours. Once the beans are soft, remove the onion, garlic, and hambone. Stir in the pico de gallo. Taste, then salt as needed.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 0.5 cups, Calories 175 kcal, Carbohydrate 33 g, Protein 10 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 166 mg, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 4 g
CHARRO BEANS
These amazing Mexican Charro Beans are made with pinto beans simmering in a boldly flavored broth with bacon, ham, chorizo, chili peppers, tomatoes and spices.
Provided by Lauren Allen
Categories Main Course Side Dish
Time 1h45m
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Pour dry beans into a colander and rinse them off, removing any unwanted pieces. Add to a large pot with 6 cups of water (or enough to cover them by about 2 inches), a small chunk of onion, bay leaf and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 1 to 2 hours, until the beans are tender, but not bursting. (Mine usually take about 1 hour but depends on how dry/old your beans are). Check them a few times during cooking to make sure they are covered in water and add a little more water if needed.
- Once the beans are tender, drain them, reserving the liquid and pouring it into a measuring cup. Add additional water (or reduce liquid if needed) to make 2 ½ cups of total liquid. Stir in 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon. Set aside.
- Add the bacon and chorizo to a large pot and cook for about 5 minutes or until bacon is cooked. Remove some of the grease. Add onion and garlic and cook until onion is translucent. Add ham (sausages, if using), diced tomatoes, peppers, cilantro, oregano, paprika, cumin, black pepper and cook for 5 additional minutes.
- Add cooked beans and broth and simmer for 15 minutes. Taste and season with salt and pepper, or additional spices if needed. Garnish with cilantro before serving.
- Serve as a main dish, wish warm tortillas, or as a side dish. When serving as a side dish I like to thicken the beans by adding a cornstarch slurry at the end (1 tablespoon of corn starch mixed with 2 tablespoons of water).
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cup, Calories 338 kcal, Carbohydrate 40 g, Protein 20 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 28 mg, Sodium 657 mg, Fiber 10 g, Sugar 3 g
FRIJOLES (MEXICAN STYLE PINTO BEANS)
Beans are a part of everday eating in the Southwest. Frijoles are served either soupy in broth or mashed and fried (frijoles refritos- or refried beans). This mouthwatering recipe features both variations. Tip: If you want the beans extra spicy, do not remove the seeds from the chiles. Prep time does not include soaking. From Ladies Home Journal.
Provided by BecR2400
Categories Beans
Time 1h30m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Soak beans according to package directions; drain.
- Heat oil in stock pot or dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Add salt pork; cook 2 minutes, until browned.
- Reduce heat to medium; add onions and chile and cook 4 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
- Add drained beans, water and cumin seed.
- Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer 30 minutes.
- Add salt and continue to cook 25 to 35 minutes more, until tender.
- (Can be made ahead. Cool. Transfer to large microwaveproof container. Cover and refrigerate overnight. To reheat: Microwave on high 10 minutes, stirring once after 5 minutes, until heated through.) Makes 7 cups.
- Refries Beans (frijoles refritos):.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil or lard in large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add 1/2 cup finely chopped onion and cook 2 to 3 minutes, until browned.
- Add 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Add 2 cups cooked beans and 1/3 to 1/2 cup bean liquid to skilet.
- (Or, microwave 2 cups refrigerated beans and 1/3 to 1/2 cup bean liquid on High, 2 to 3 minutes, until room temperature, and add to skillet).
- Mash beans and liquid coarsely with back of wooden spoon or potato masher.
- Cook 1 to 2 minutes more, untilheated through, addingmore bean liquid or water if needed.
- Transfer beans to a food processor.
- Process just until smooth.
- Makes 2 cups (4 servings).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 133, Fat 10.9, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 9.8, Sodium 817.7, Carbohydrate 7.1, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.7, Protein 3.2
FRIJOLES DE LA OLLA
There is nothing that feels more like comfort food than a fresh batch of brothy, tender pinto beans topped with cilantro, jalapeños and avocado, and served with warm tortillas. It's so simple, yet so filling and delicious. Frijoles de la olla are beans cooked in a pot, and here, that pot is an electric pressure cooker, which makes preparation quicker and even more hands-off. Seasonings like dried chiles, garlic and dried mushrooms take the broth's flavor to another level. For a spicier version, toss in some chiles de árbol, too. You can swap in dried black or flor de junio beans for an equally delicious and rich broth. Any leftovers would be great in enfrijoladas or chili.
Provided by Jocelyn Ramirez
Categories dinner, beans, main course
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Add the beans, chiles, avocado leaf, bay leaves, garlic, dried mushrooms, salt and 8 cups water to an electric pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot), and set to cook for 40 minutes at high pressure.
- During the last few minutes of cooking, lightly char the jalapeños over the open high flame of a gas burner, or sear them on a comal or in a dry, heavy skillet over medium-high heat until blackened and beginning to soften, 3 to 5 minutes over a flame or about 10 minutes in a skillet. Use heatproof tongs to turn occasionally. Once cooked, set aside.
- Once the pressure cooker has completed cooking, carefully release the pressure to open the lid. Taste test at least 5 beans to make sure they are all tender and fully cooked. If any are not, set the machine to its "sauté" function and bring the liquid to a boil. Simmer until the beans are smooth and soft.
- Discard the avocado and bay leaves. If you'd like a more full-bodied broth, transfer the chiles, garlic and 1 1/2 cups cooking liquid to a blender or food processor, blend until completely smooth, and return to the pot of beans. Taste for salt and adjust as needed.
- Warm the tortillas over the open flame of a gas burner or on a comal or in a dry, heavy skillet over medium-high heat until soft. Divide the beans and rehydrated mushrooms among bowls, then top with cilantro, avocado and charred jalapeños. Sprinkle a pinch of salt on the avocado slices and serve with the warmed tortillas.
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