Frijoles

4.2
(27)
21 Reviews
4 Photos

I searched all of the recipes for frijoles, and none are close to real Mexican beans. The canned ones are only a pale imitation of the real beans simmering all day on the stove. They're easy to make and inexpensive too. Don't soak and drain the beans overnight as per American or European bean recipes. Cook them in their own liquid.

Submitted by Amy Sterling Casil
Updated on May 23, 2024
4
4
4
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
2 hrs 5 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
12
Jump to Nutrition Facts

Ingredients

  • 1 pound dried pinto beans, washed

  • 1 white onion, chopped

  • ½ bunch fresh cilantro, chopped

  • 1 fresh jalapeño pepper, chopped

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 tablespoons lard

  • water to cover

  • salt to taste

Directions

  1. Place beans into a large pot with onion, cilantro, jalapeño pepper, garlic, and lard; add enough water to cover by 4 to 5 inches. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat, and cook for 2 to 3 hours. Depending on the beans, it may take up to 5 hours. Add more water if necessary.

  2. When beans are soft, season to taste with salt.

Cook’s Note

You can use black beans and different chile peppers in this recipe.

You can also refry the beans by melting lard to your taste (the more lard, the tastier) in a heavy skillet. Pour 1/3 of the pot bean mixture into the lard at a time, mashing and incorporating the beans and lard. At the end, you will have refried beans or frijoles refritos.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

156 Calories
3g Fat
25g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 156
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 2mg 1%
Sodium 202mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 25g 9%
Dietary Fiber 6g 22%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 8g 17%
Vitamin C 4mg 5%
Calcium 50mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 559mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

You’ll Also Love

close up view of Vegetarian Refried Beans garnished with peppers, carrots and fresh herbs in a bowl with a wooden spoon
Vegetarian Refried Beans
151 Ratings
close up on a bowl of refried beans with the refry, garnished with a few jalapeño slices.
Refried Beans Without the Refry
2,601 Ratings
close up view of Black Beans and Tomatoes in a white bowl with a spoon
Easy Black Beans and Tomatoes
13 Ratings
Instant Pot® Charro (Refried Beans)
78 Ratings
Easy Lime Beans
Easy Lima Beans
181 Ratings
Kiki's Borracho (Drunken) Beans
214 Ratings
close up view of Pinto Beans garnished with salsa and fresh herbs on a white plate
Terry's Texas Pinto Beans
440 Ratings
Black-Eyed Peas Spicy Style
25 Ratings
Fat-Free Refried Beans
124 Ratings
Pico Black-Eyed Peas
11 Ratings
Arizona Cactus and Beans
1 Rating
Rush Hour Refried Beans
67 Ratings
Pinto Beans Muy Facil
12 Ratings
Mexican Beans
90 Ratings
Black Beans
106 Ratings
Baked beans in a pot with wooden spoon.
Baked Beans from Scratch
140 Ratings