Frijoles

Name: Frijoles
Ingredients: 1 (16-ounce) package dried pinto beans, soaked and drained; 3 1/2 tablespoons bacon drippings; 4 green onions, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

7 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

1 (16-ounce) package dried pinto beans, soaked and drained
3 1/2 tablespoons bacon drippings
4 green onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Directions

1

Place beans in a large Dutch oven with water to cover. Cover and bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 2 1/2 hours or until beans are tender.
2

Mash beans; add bacon drippings, and cook over medium heat 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; stir in onion, garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat 30 minutes or until onion is tender, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle cheese over beans; simmer, without stirring, 5 minutes or until cheese melts.