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Frijoles de Olla
5 c.
A staple Mexican recipe for beans, served as a side to innumerable dishes. The type of beans used for this varies by region: pinto beans in the north, Peruvian beans are common in Central Mexico, and black beans in the south. It is traditionally prepared in an earthenware pot, which does impart a different flavor to the beans.
Ingredients
Instructions
Instructions
10 minutes
1.
1.
Place beans in a large, heavy pot. Add enough water to cover by about 3 inches. Add the onion and bring to a boil.
90 minutes
2.
2.
Simmer, partially covered, until beans are soft.
15 minutes
3.
3.
Add the salt and continue to simmer until beans are fully cooked and the cooking liquid is a thick, soupy consistency.