Frijoles Con Queso Bean Cheese Stew Recipes

GORDO'S FRIJOLES CON QUESO

Steps:

• Put beans and water in a large pot, cover and simmer, stirring often, until tender - about 2 1/2 hours.
• About 1 1/2 into cooking time, add salt to taste.
• If the beans need more water before they are done, add boiling water to the pot - do not add cold water!
• When the beans are tender, there should not be much liquid in the pot.
• If there is a lot of liquid, take some of it out and either save it in case you need it.
• Add the 1/2 cup of lard to the now tender beans.
• Simmer uncovered - very slowly - for 1/2 hour.
• Watch it carefully and stir often.
• If the beans get too dry, add some of the reserved liquid if you have any, or add a bit of water.
• Add the cheddar cheese.
• Cook until it melts.
• Serve it up.
• If you'd like, you can make the meat garnish as follpws:.
• Cook up the hamburger until browned.
• Add the tomato sauce and spices.
• Serve over the beans with the lettuce.
• You can also add tortillas and make tacos.

MEXICAN PINTO BEANS

Steps:

• Soak the beans overnight in water. Discard the water the next day.
• Set pressure cooker to saute, add the oil and chopped onion and cook until soft. Add the garlic, 1/4 cup cilantro and cook 1 minute. Set aside in a bowl.
• In the pressure cooker combine the soaked beans, green chilies, jalapeño, half onion, bouillon, bay leaves and 6 cups water. Cover and cook high pressure 45 minutes.
• Natural release. Discard bay leaves, half onion and jalapeño and stir in the reserved sautéed onion and season with salt.
• Press saute and cook uncovered until thickened, about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Meanwhile, combine the tomato, red onion, scallion and cilantro in a small bowl.
• Ladle beans into serving bowls, add the cheese and top with tomato mixture and avocado. Serve with lime wedges and tortillas if desired.

FRIJOLES REFRITOS (REFRIED BEANS)

Steps:

• Place beans and juice in blender or food processor. Blend just enough to break into small pieces.
• Cook and stir onion and jalapeno in hot lard or butter until tender. Stir in beans 1 cup at a time until they are all incorporated.
• Continue cooking and stirring constantly until mixture thickens and you can see the bottom of the pan as you stir.
• Add cheese and stir until well-blended. Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Note: My home cooked pinto beans tend to be spicy. If you are using mild beans or canned beans, you might want to add a couple cloves of minced garlic and 1/2-1 teaspoon cumin.

FRIJOLES CON QUESO DIP AND CHIPS

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except cilantro in a small saucepan, and heat just until cheese melts.
• (Microwave Directions: place in a microwaveable dish and heat for 2-3 minutes.).
• Top with chopped cilantro if desired and serve with chips.