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Frijoles Recipe

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Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 cups dried pinto beans, *soaked over night, rinse
1 tsp salt
1 bay leaf or 3-4 Mexican bay leaves

*Rinse beans in colander to remove dirt, bad beans, or small rocks. Put beans in medium bowl, cover with water. Set aside on counter.
Directions:
Directions:
In large pot add 6 - 8 cups water. Add bean, salt, and bay leaf. Cook on medium-low heat until the beans are soft, 3-5 hours. Add water as needed to keep from burning. They need to have a lot of liquid when their done.

Preparation Time: 2 days with soaking beans. 3-5 hours cooking

Makes 6 cups total
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
6 cups cooked
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
2 days total
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
I make a lot of frijoles at one time. In Mexico they serve them daily. They can be kept in the refrigerator for one week or refried and frozen for up to 2 months.

 

 

 

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