Frijoles de Olla Recipe
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Frijoles de Olla

By: JOEBOB22 
"Pinto beans are cooked simply in this classic recipe. Make a batch for your next fiesta!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (16)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
3 Hrs
Ready In:
3 Hrs 5 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 10 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons lard
  • 2 cups dry pinto beans, rinsed
  • 2 teaspoons salt

Directions

  1. Measure water and lard into a large pot. Bring to a boil and add beans. Cook over medium heat for 2 to 2 1/2 hours. Season with salt and continue cooking until tender, about 30 more minutes.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 196 | Total Fat: 3.8g | Cholesterol: 3mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 3, 2009 by Taunte Sara   view full review
This is very similar to how I cook beans which I use for all my "bean" recipes; chili, refried...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 4, 2010 by Cameeela Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This is the only way that pinto beans should be cooked. This recipe appears to be identical to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2009 by OCHUMGACHESH   view full review
Brown beans are a inexpensive, simple meal topped with chopped onion and paired with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 8, 2011 by Barbara   view full review
This same recipe can be cooked in a pressure cooker. If you soak the beans and use natural...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2011 by MELPRES   view full review
I was always taught to soak the beans first in water overnight. After soaking, I cook these...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 5, 2009 by Sharon   view full review
This was the ONLY way I was taught to make my frijoles de olla.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 3, 2011 by Duane Close   view full review
I haven't tried this, but I wanted to say that it seems much like the recipe that Taco Bell...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 12, 2008 by Jane Buck   view full review
These are living proof that simplicity can be the best tactic. You can expand on these any way...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 25, 2011 by Lori   view full review
Dadgum good! After many previous failed attempts, I finally made a pot of great tasting...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 24, 2010 by MommaK   view full review
I was surprised at how tasty this turned out. I did use bacon grease instead of the lard. ...

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