Frijoles de la olla, pot beans
Pinto beans slowly simmered with onion and garlic until creamy, in their own savoury broth.
- Time2 hr 15
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.40 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Soak the beans overnight in plenty of cold water, then drain.
- 2
Put the beans, onion, garlic, bay leaf, oil and water in a large pot. Bring to the boil, then turn down to a gentle simmer.
- 3
Cook uncovered for 1 hour 45 minutes, topping up with hot water so the beans stay covered.
105 min - 4
Add the salt and cook for 15 minutes more, until the beans are completely soft and the broth is thick.
15 min - 5
Remove the onion and bay leaf. Serve in bowls with their broth, or mash for refried beans.
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