Frijoles Con Queso Bean Cheese Stew Recipes

Steps:

• Combine the beans, garlic, onion, and bay leaves in a medium pot. Add enough water to reach about 1 1/2 inches over the beans. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer until the beans are tender, about 2 hours. Add more water if the beans are absorbing too much liquid. The beans should be soupy when done, with plenty of liquid remaining. Season the beans with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Ladle the beans and cooking liquid into soup bowls and garnish with Mexican crema, cilantro and chopped white onions. Alternatively, the beans can be drained and use as a filling for soft tacos.

Steps:

• Soak pinto beans overnight in 1 quart of water.
• Place beans into a large saucepan, and add water to cover. Add onions, garlic, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then simmer over medium-low heat until beans are tender, about 1 to 2 hours. Add additional water to the pan as needed to prevent burning.
• Mash the beans with a potato masher, and mix in the butter. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is thickened and the butter is absorbed. Adjust seasonings to taste.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread the bean mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish, and sprinkle shredded cheese over the top. Bake for 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted.

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.