Frijoles de la olla
Frijoles de la olla is a staple recipe in Mexican cuisine. They are easy to make and uses just a few pantry ingredients. Cooked beans are a great addition to salads, pasta, and stews, or can be used for many Mexican traditional recipes.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb dry beans (pinto, bayo or other type)
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 small onion
- 1 Tbsp salt
Instructions
- 1
The night before clean and rinse the beans. Place them into a large bowl and cover them with water for at least 2.5 inches (6cm).
- 2
Next day in the morning discard the soaking water and rinse the beans again.
- 3
Place beans into your slow cooker (read notes below).
- 4
Add garlic, onions, and salt. Pour water to cover them for about 1.5 inches (4cm) and cook on high for about 4-5 hours (or 6-8 hrs on low).
- 5
Once the beans are cooked, discard the onion and garlic.
- 6
Adjust salt to taste and serve or use them as your recipe calls.
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