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. 1The 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. 2Next day in the morning discard the soaking water and rinse the beans again.
3. 3Place beans into your slow cooker (read notes below).
4. 4Add 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. 5Once the beans are cooked, discard the onion and garlic.
6. 6Adjust salt to taste and serve or use them as your recipe calls.