Mexican Pinto beans
This recipe is here to prove them wrong, and show that it is actually quite simple and heaps more delicious than anything you can buy in a store. This recipe will show you how to prepare beans in bulk which you can use right away or freeze for later. The final product is not a dish in itself, but a base for other bean related recipes.
Ingredients
- 450 grams of dry pinto beans
- 1.5 liters of water
- 500 ml of water for later
- ½ teaspoon of cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon of paprika
- ½ teaspoon of cumin
- ½ teaspoon of garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon of onion powder
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Pour the beans into a large pot and go through them with your hands to remove any undesirable components.
- Pour 1.5 liters of water over the beans and bring to a boil.
- After it starts boiling, reduce the heat, cover and let it simmer for about 1 hour.
- Add all the seasonings except for salt, pour in 500 ml of water, and let it simmer covered for another hour.
- Taste the beans to see if they are fully cooked and add salt or other seasonings to taste.