Frijoles de la Olla
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Cooking Time: Servings: 6 |
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Frijoles de la Olla Recipe. The staple dish for any Mexican or Latino meal.
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Ingredients
beans | 2 cups | pinto or pink |
water | 10 cups | |
onion | 1/3 | peeled |
garlic clove | 2 | peeled |
oil | 3 Tbsps | |
epazote | 1 Tbsp | sprig |
salt | 1 Tbsp | to taste |
serrano chile | 2 | seeded and diced - optional |
Directions
- Soak the beans overnight in water.
- Rinse the beans and combine with the fresh water, onion, garlic, and oil.
- Bring to a boil and then lower the heat to a simmer. Cook for 2 hours. Add hot water as needed. Always make sure there is enough water to cover the beans.
- When the beans are cooked add the epazote, diced serrano chile (optional), and salt to taste.
Notes
Serve with crumbled Mexican cheese on top.