Frijoles

By sandy_h

From Southern Living

Ingredients

• 4 (19.75-ounce) cans pinto beans
• 3 tablespoons bacon drippings or vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 to 4 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Toppings: Shredded cheese, tortilla strips

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 50mins

Preparation

Step 1

Drain pinto beans, reserving liquid. Set beans and reserved liquid aside.

Heat drippings in a large skillet over medium heat; add onion, and saute 5 minutes or until golden. Add garlic and salt; saute 1 minute.

Add beans to skillet, 1 cup at a time, and cook, mashing constantly, over medium heat 24 minutes or until desired consistency; add reserved bean liquid, if necessary. Serve with desired toppings.