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FRIJOLES DE LA OLLA (MEXICAN PINTO BEANS RECIPE)

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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

Time 2h5m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 pound dried pinto beans
½ sweet onion, (cut into large wedges)
4-6 cloves garlic, (smashed)
1 hambone *optional ((Could use diced bacon, or skip for vegetarian. ))
1 cup pico de gallo
Water
Salt

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

PINTO BEANS WITH MEXICAN-STYLE SEASONINGS

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Pinto beans are simmered with onion, tomatoes, chili powder, cumin and garlic. I love making these beans just because they make the whole house smell so good, and the longer they simmer the better they taste. You could add 1/2 can of beer to make 'borracho' beans. I personally taste-test throughout the entire cooking process and add extra seasoning as I feel it needs it. These beans could simmer all day long; just make sure they have plenty of water to keep the beans covered.

Provided by Lyndsay

Categories Side Dish Beans and Peas

Time 12h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 pound dried pinto beans, rinsed
2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (such as RO*TEL®)
½ pound bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 tablespoon chili powder, or to taste
1 tablespoon ground cumin, or to taste
1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder, or to taste
½ bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
salt to taste

Steps:

Place pinto beans into a large pot and pour in enough water to cover by 2 to 3 inches. Let beans soak overnight.
Drain beans, return to pot, and pour in fresh water to cover; add diced tomatoes, bacon, onion, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 3 hours.
Stir cilantro and salt into bean mixture; simmer until beans are soft, about 1 more hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 calories, Carbohydrate 40.9 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 13.5 g, Protein 16.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 509.8 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

THE BEST MEXICAN BEANS

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These are my favorite! A lovely combo of my southern roots and my love of Mexican food...Make these as a side to your tacos and rice, a filling in your burritos, on a tostada, on brown rice, served over cornbread, or on their own. They are wonderful. They can also be adapted for whatever you are serving. Add whatever you like. I plan on adding tomatoes towards the end next time. This makes a lot and it freezes beautifully. (Prep time is soaking overnight...Also, I put 16 servings, but as a side it is more, I'm sure..I just freeze it...perfect for a party)

Provided by carolinajen4

Categories Beans

Time 10h

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 lbs dried pinto beans, soaked overnight and rinsed
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
3 jalapeno peppers, finely chopped (can use different peppers for less heat)
1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons cumin
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt (or to your taste)
cilantro, for garnish

Steps:

Place pre-soaked and rinsed beans in a large stockpot. Fill with water to cover two inches above beans.
Add garlic, peppers, onion, cumin, chili powder and bring to a boil. Once it comes to a boil, lower the heat and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. I keep the lid off. Stir occasionally.
Keep checking the beans to taste until tender and lovely. Add salt little by little until it's perfect for you.
Add cilantro on top of individual servings. Yum!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.2, Fat 1.1, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 243.2, Carbohydrate 37.8, Fiber 9.6, Sugar 1.8, Protein 12.7