Wayne Gisslen

Frijoles de la Olla

Mexican Pinto Beans

Preparation info
  • Portions:

    16–20

    , portion size: 4 oz 120 g )
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Professional Cooking: 10th Edition
Professional Cooking

By Wayne Gisslen

Published 2025

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Ingredients

U.S. METRIC INGREDIENTS

Method

  1. Combine the beans, water, onion, garlic, and jalapeño in a pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, covered, 1½ hours. Check the pot from time to time and add more water, if needed, to keep the beans covered.
  2. Add the lard and salt. Continue to simmer until the beans are tender. Do not let the beans go dry. There should always be some broth. Add hot water

Per serving: Calories, 170; Protein, 8 g; Fat, 4 g (20% cal.); Cholesterol, 5 mg; Carbohydrates, 27 g; Fiber, 9 g; Sodium, 290 mg.