Pinto Beans Frijoles Paisas Recipes

FRIJOLES COLOMBIANOS (COLOMBIAN-STYLE BEANS)

Steps:

• Directions for Pot:
• Wash the beans and soak overnight in cold water. Drain the beans and place in a large pot and add the water and pork hocks. Over medium-high heat, bring the beans to a boil, then cover the pot and reduce the heat to medium-low. Allow the beans to cook until almost tender, approximately 2 hours.
• When the beans are cooking, prepare the guiso. In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat, add the tomatoes, onions, scallions, salt, garlic, cilantro and ground cumin and cook for 10 to 15 minutes.
• When the beans are almost tender, add the guiso, plantains, carrots and salt. Cover and cook for another hour or until the beans are fully cooked. (Add additional water as necessary).
• Directions for Slow Cooker:
• Use the same ingredients except use just 4 cups water instead of 6.
• Wash the beans and soak overnight in cold water. Drain the beans and place in a slow cooker, add 4 cups water and pork hocks and cook on high for about 2 hours.
• Follow step 2 in the regular pot recipe.
• Add the guiso, plantains, carrots and salt then cover and cook for another 3 hours. Taste for salt and serve.

FRIJOLES PAISAS (COLOMBIAN PINTO BEANS)

Steps:

• Wash beans and soak overnight according to package directions.
• Drain beans and place in a large pot or Dutch oven; add ham hocks, 6 cups water, and cook over medium-high heat until it comes to a boil.
• Reduce heat to medium low, cover, and cook until beans are tender, about 2 hours.
• While the beans are cooking, prepare the guiso in a large skillet; heat vegetable oil, over medium heat, add tomatoes, onion, green onions, salt, garlic, cilantro, and ground cumin and cook 10 to 15 minutes.
• Add the guiso when beans are almost tender; also add plantains, carrots, and salt.
• Cook another hour.
• DIRECTIONS USING SLOW COOKER - Use the same ingredients, except only 4 cups water instead of 6. Wash beans and soak overnight, according to package directions. Drain and place beans in a slow cooker with 4 cups water and ham hocks. Cook on high 2 hours. Prepare the guiso as above and add that, plantains, carrots, and salt to slow cooker. Cover and cook for an additional 3 hours.
• DIRECTIONS USING PRESSURE COOKER - Use same ingredients, except 4 cups water instead of 6. Wash beans and soak overnight according to package directions. Drain and place beans, 4 cups water, and ham hocks in a pressure cooker. Cook on medium heat for 35 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare the guiso as above. Release pressure from pressure cooker. Add guison, plantains, carrots, and salt. Cook over medium heat an additional 20 to 30 minutes. Test for doneness. Cook an additional 10 minutes, only if needed.

FRIJOLES (MEXICAN STYLE PINTO BEANS)

Steps:

• Soak beans according to package directions; drain.
• Heat oil in stock pot or dutch oven over medium-high heat.
• Add salt pork; cook 2 minutes, until browned.
• Reduce heat to medium; add onions and chile and cook 4 minutes.
• Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
• Add drained beans, water and cumin seed.
• Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer 30 minutes.
• Add salt and continue to cook 25 to 35 minutes more, until tender.
• (Can be made ahead. Cool. Transfer to large microwaveproof container. Cover and refrigerate overnight. To reheat: Microwave on high 10 minutes, stirring once after 5 minutes, until heated through.) Makes 7 cups.
• Refries Beans (frijoles refritos):.
• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil or lard in large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add 1/2 cup finely chopped onion and cook 2 to 3 minutes, until browned.
• Add 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic and cook 30 seconds.
• Add 2 cups cooked beans and 1/3 to 1/2 cup bean liquid to skilet.
• (Or, microwave 2 cups refrigerated beans and 1/3 to 1/2 cup bean liquid on High, 2 to 3 minutes, until room temperature, and add to skillet).
• Mash beans and liquid coarsely with back of wooden spoon or potato masher.
• Cook 1 to 2 minutes more, untilheated through, addingmore bean liquid or water if needed.
• Transfer beans to a food processor.
• Process just until smooth.
• Makes 2 cups (4 servings).

PINTO BEANS - FRIJOLES PAISAS

Steps:

• STOVE TOP.
• 1. Wash the beans and soak overnight in cold water. Drain the beans and place in a large pot and add the water and pork hocks. Over medium-high heat, bring the beans to a boil, then cover the pot and reduce the heat to medium-low. Allow the beans to cook until almost tender, approximately 2 hours.
• 2. When the beans are cooking, prepare the condiment mix. In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat, add the tomatoes, onions, salt, garlic, cilantro and ground cumin and cook for 10 to 15 minutes.
• 3. When the beans are almost tender, add the condiment mix, plantains, carrots and salt. Cover and cook for another hour or until the beans are fully cooked.
• CROCK POT.
• Use the same ingredients except use just 4 cups of water instead of 6.
• 1. Wash the beans and soak overnight in cold water. Drain the beans and place in a slow cooker, add 4 cups water and pork hocks and cook on high for about 2 hours.
• 2. Follow step 2 in the regular pot recipe.
• 3. Add the condiment mix, plantains, carrots and salt then cover and cook for another 3 hours. Taste for salt and serve.

FRIJOLES BORRACHITOS-BEANS WITH BEER

Steps:

• Soak beans in 4 cups water at least 5 hours.
• Place in large stockpot.
• Add beer and bring to a boil.
• Cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours.
• Cook bacon until crisp, drain and crumble.
• Add bacon to beans along with onion, tomatoes, cilantro, salt and red pepper.
• Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.

REFRIED PINTO BEANS

Steps:

• Fry bacon in a medium sized skillet until just crispy. Remove bacon from the skillet and set aside until cool enough to break into tiny pieces.
• Pour off most of the bacon grease, leaving the bottom of the skillet well coated. Return the bacon pieces back to the skillet on low heat.
• Using a slotted spoon, scoop the beans into the pan. Reserve liquid.
• Add garlic and onion powder.
• Mash all contents, adding reserved liquid until desired consistency is reached.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Stir in cheese.