Frijoles de Olla
Instructions:
- 4 cups Dried black bean
- 10 cups Water
- 1 Fresh bell pepper, chopped or 1/4 cup
- Dried bell pepper
- 1 Onion, chopped
- 1 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 Tbs. Salt
- 5 cloves Garlic, chopped
- 1 Tbs. Dried oregano
- Soak beans overnight in 4 cups cold water.
- Rinse well, put in a large pot, and add the 10 cups of water and all the other ingredients except salt.
- Bring to a rapid boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook until well done.
- Add more water as needed to keep beans covered. When beans are almost done, then add salt.
- Serving Suggestions:
- over brown rice
- for burrito filling
- enchilada filling
- use on “Haystacks”
- wrapped in fresh, hot tortillas