Pinto Beans

Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 lb pinto beans, make sure they are light in color not old and dark beans
• 1 large onion
• 2 -4 large garlic cloves
• 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 6 cups water
• 1 -1 1/2 teaspoon salt

Recipe

• 1 using a 5 quart pot bring water to a full boil.
• 2 meanwhile, sort out rocks and old beans from bag. throughly wash beans in cold water until water comes out clear.
• 3 when water has come to a full boil add beans, onion, garlic and oil. cover and allow to cook for 30 minutes.
• 4 check water level (you always want to have enough water just to cover the beans) if it looks like it needs it then add more. reduce heat to a low simmer and continue to cook for an 1 1/2 to 2 hours. remember to check water level every 30 minutes.
• 5 once beans are fully cooked add salt and allow to simmer 5 minutes.
• 6 these beans can easily be mashed to make refried beans.