Frijoles De La Olla (How To)/ Baked Beans Mexican Style

pinto beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: navy beans

Black beans are more nutritious, while navy beans are often cheaper.

salt

🥗Healthier: sea salt

💰Cheaper: table salt

Sea salt can be a more natural option, while table salt is usually less expensive.

Clean the beans by removing any broken ones or stones.

Rinse the beans in water.

Place the beans in a pot and add enough water to cover them.

Cover the pot and bring to a boil.

Check the beans periodically and add more water if it evaporates.

After 1 hour of cooking, check the beans for doneness.

After 2 hours of cooking, add salt to taste and let it simmer for a while to absorb the salt.

Serve the beans with warm corn tortillas.

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