Frijoles de la Olla (Mexican Pot Beans)

• 1 lbpinto beans, dried, rinsed and sorted
• 1/2 white onion, halved
• 4 clovesgarlic, peeled
• 8 cupswater
• 2 tspsalt

quantities scale with servings

Method

1. 1

   Put beans, onion, garlic, and water in a pot. Bring to a boil.

2. 2

   Reduce to a bare simmer, cover partly, and cook 90-120 min, adding hot water as needed, until the beans are completely tender.

3. 3

   Add salt in the last 15 min.

4. 4

   Serve in bowls with some broth, or use for refried beans.