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spoon full of cooked pinto beans

Frijoles de la Olla

Steph
Easy fijoles de la olla that can accompany any meal or eaten by itself.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs pinto beans
  • ΒΌ white onion
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 12 cups water
  • salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • sift through beans to make sure no debris is in the beans.
  • wash beans with cool water until water drains clear.
  • bring to a boil, then simmer for about 2.5 hours or until beans are tender and can be easily smashed.
Keyword flavorful