Simple Pinto Beans

Name: Simple Pinto Beans
Ingredients: 2 cups Pinto Beans, Dry; 4 cups Water, Plus More To Cover Beans For The Initial Boil; 2 cubes Beef Bouillon; 2 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1 teaspoon Sea Salt, to taste

5 ingredients

18 steps

Ingredients

2 cups Pinto Beans, Dry
4 cups Water, Plus More To Cover Beans For The Initial Boil
2 cubes Beef Bouillon
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
1 teaspoon Sea Salt, to taste

Directions

1

Start by sifting through pinto beans.
2

Discard all broken/halved/rotten beans ... and any rocks you come across.
3

None of these things add any value to the final product whatsoever.
4

Add pinto beans and water to a large saucepan.
5

DO NOT presoak beans!
6

Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
7

Once pot comes to a boil, add beef bouillon cubes, garlic and bring the heat level down to medium-low.
8

Simmer for 30 minutes.
9

After 30 minutes, add 1 cup of water.
10

Continue to simmer for 1 hour.
11

Add 2 cups of water.
12

Continue to simmer for 1 hour.
13

Add a final cup of water and allow beans to simmer for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
14

Check beans for doneness.
15

They should be tender throughout.
16

If not, cook for an additional 30 minutes.
17

Season with salt to taste.
18

Serve and enjoy!