Frioles(Beans)

Name: Frioles(Beans)
Ingredients: 8 c. dried pinto beans; 8 onions, finely chopped; 8 cloves garlic, minced; 3 bay leaves; 4 tsp. crushed red pepper; 1/2 c. salad oil; 2 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. black pepper; 4 fresh tomatoes, chopped

9 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

8 c. dried pinto beans
8 onions, finely chopped
8 cloves garlic, minced
3 bay leaves
4 tsp. crushed red pepper
1/2 c. salad oil
2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
4 fresh tomatoes, chopped

Directions

1

Rinse and pick over beans and place them in a large stock pot. Add enough cold water to cover the beans.
2

Add half of the onions, half of the garlic, bay leaves and red pepper.
3

Cover; bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 1 hour.
4

Add 4 tablespoons oil and salt, stirring to mix well.
5

Cover and continue cooking until beans are soft.
6

Add more water as necessary.
7

Uncover and cook another 30 minutes.